A patient with TB is undergoing initial therapy in the treatment. The nurse has to administer three or more drugs in combination to the patient. The patient wishes to know the reason for administering a combination of drugs
Which of the following explanations does the nurse offer related to the combination of medications?
A) Prevents the incidence of liver dysfunction
B) Slows down bacterial resistance
C) Slows body's resistance to medication
D) Prevents further spreading of TB
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should inform the patient that administering two to three drugs in combination slows down the development of bacterial resistance in the body. Administering a combination of drugs will not specifically prevent the incidence of liver dysfunction. Using drugs in combination does not slow down the body's resistance to medication, though it does reduce the development of bacterial resistance. Prophylactic treatment helps in preventing the TB from spreading further.
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