A patient who is being administered isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis has a yellow color in the sclera of her eye. What other finding would lead you to believe that hepatotoxicity has developed?
A) Diarrhea
B) Numbness
C) Diminished vision
D) Light-colored stools
D
Feedback:
The presence of light-colored stools is suggestive of hepatotoxicity. Diarrhea, numbness, and diminished vision are not related to hepatotoxicity of isoniazid (INH).
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