The nurse is reviewing medication orders for a patient with TB. Which drugs should the nurse expect to have prescribed for this patient?
a. Isoniazid and rifampin
b. Claforan and penicillin
c. Aspirin and guaifenesin
d. Alupent and theophylline
ANS: A
Isoniazid and rifampin are antibiotics effective against TB. B. C. D. These medications may be used for respiratory disorders, but they are not specific to TB.
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