The nurse is caring for a patient who is being discharged home on rifampin (Rifadin) for the treatment of leprosy. What statement by the patient about the administration of this drug best indicates understanding? "I will take my medication
a. twice daily."
b. daily."
c. twice weekly."
d. monthly."
D
The dosage currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 600 mg once a month. Monthly dosing is just as effective as daily dosing and therefore is recommended.
Twice daily, daily and twice weekly are not appropriate dosing regimens.
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