A patient with active tuberculosis who has been taking isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid) and rifampin (RIF, Rifadin) reports having urine that is an orange color. What your best action?
a. Obtain a specimen for culture and test the urine for occult blood.
b. Reassure the patient that this is a normal drug side effect.
c. Hold the dose and contact the prescriber.
d. Document the report as the only action.
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word