Which of the following antituberculosis drugs is given prophylactically to individuals exposed to TB?
a. INH
b. rifampin
c. streptomycin
d. ethambutol
a. Prophylaxis is started with isoniazid (INH), which is a first-line drug and is recommended by the American Thoracic Society/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Committee on Latent Tuberculosis Infection to be taken for 9 months to prevent the development of clinical disease.
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A) Section of wire coat hanger B) Pair of shoelaces C) Clothespin D) White cotton thread
EMRs can use basic airway management, ventilation skills, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and:
A) start IV lines. B) administer medications. C) perform intubations. D) treat nerve agent poisoning.
The antecubital space is the most commonly used site for venipuncture.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A physician prescribes that a patient must take 2 teaspoons of an antibiotic on day 1, followed by 1 teaspoon per day for the next 4 days. How much of this antibiotic, in ounces, should be dispensed?
1 3 5 30