The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client with leprosy. Which medication is considered the mainstay of pharmacological intervention for clients with leprosy and is included in all regimens?
1. Pyrazinamide (PZA)
2. Ethambutol (Myambutol)
3. Trimethoprim
4. Dapsone
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Pyrazinamide is not used to treat leprosy.
Rationale 2: Ethambutol is not used to treat leprosy.
Rationale 3: Trimethoprim is an important medication but is not included in all therapies for leprosy.
Rationale 4: Dapsone is included in all treatment regimens for leprosy.
Global Rationale: Dapsone is included in all treatment regimens for leprosy. Trimethoprim is an important medication but is not included in all therapies for leprosy. The other drugs are not used in treatment of leprosy.
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