The hospitalized patient with an HIV infection who is being treated for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) demonstrates understanding of care when stating:
a. "I am fortunate that I will not need to be in transmission-based precautions for this infection."
b. "My family will have to get special testing because the normal PPD test is not used to detect exposure to this infection."
c. "It is important for me to take my rifampin medication for the next year."
d. "This infection will only cause problems with my lungs."
C
Rifampin therapy usually lasts for a minimum of 6 to 12 months. Transmission-based precautions are necessary for MTb. PPD testing can be used for screening of MTb. MTb can affect other areas, such as the central nervous system, GI tract, and spleen.
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