A neonate with TB is being discharged from the unit. Medications are taught during discharge teaching. Which statement by the caregiver would indicate understanding of the TB medications?
a. INH and rifampin should be given until the symptoms resolve
b. INH will be given alone for 2 months
c. INH and rifampin will be given for 6 months
d. Pyrazinamide will be added at the end of 6 months if the INH and rifampin are ineffective
C
INH and rifampin are given for a 6-month period, regardless if symptoms have resolved. Pyrazinamide is added for the first 2 months. Streptomycin or ethambutol is added at the end of 6 months if the patient has a resistant strain of TB.
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