A patient was placed on an antitubercular drug because he tested positive for the infection more than three times. The patient tells the nurse that the drug will completely kill the bacteria. The nurse's proper response would be:
1. "Yes, you are correct. That is the action of the medication."
2. "No, the medication only controls the bacteria."
3. "Yes, the medication covers the bacteria's cell growth."
4. "No, the action of the medication is unknown."
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Most drugs used to treat tuberculosis do not kill the bacterium, but they control the disease and prevent its spread through various organ systems in the infected patient or to other individuals.
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1. "The first heart sound reflects the sound produced by relaxation of the atria." 2. "The first heart sound reflects the closing of the mitral and tricuspid valves." 3. "The first heart sound reflects the closing of the pulmonary and aortic valves." 4. "The first heart sound reflects the beginning of the atrial contraction."
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1. "Echinacea might reduce the effectiveness of the immunosuppressant medications you've been prescribed since your transplant." 2. "Gingko could affect the results of your aspirin therapy." 3. "Ginger could be contraindicated, since you are taking anticoagulant medications." 4. "With your history of glaucoma, I don't believe you should be supplementing with ginseng." 5. "St. John's wort is a safe supplement when being medicated for depression."