A client with tuberculosis has failed treatment and requires retreatment. Which of the following drugs would the nurse anticipate being used? Select all that apply
A) Ethionamide (Trecator)
B) Rifampin (Rifadin)
C) Aminosalicylic acid (Paser)
D) Cycloserine (Seromycin)
E) Capreomycin (Capastat)
Ans: A, C, D, E
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Retreatment drug regimens most often consist of the secondary drugs ethionamide (Trecator), aminosalicylic acid (Paser), cycloserine (Seromycin), and capreomycin (Capastat). Ofloxacin (Floxin) and ciprofloxacin (Cipro) may also be used in retreatment.
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