A patient who is on isoniazid (INH) for pulmonary tuberculosis reports not wanting to take the medication because it makes the fingers burn. Which side effect is this patient experiencing?
A. A common side effect of isoniazid (INH) that can be treated with pyridoxine
B. A common complication of isoniazid (INH) that can be treated with vitamin B12 injections
C. A common side effect of isoniazid (INH) that will go away after completing the medication
D. A long-term complication of isoniazid (INH) that has no treatment
Answer: A
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A) Letting him choose juice or soda to take his pills B) Seeking his input on all decisions C) Discussing the benefits of chemotherapy with him D) Avoiding undue criticism of noncompliance
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When involved in treating a client experiencing a hypertensive emergency, the nurse prepares to administer:
a. oral hydralazine hydrochloride. c. intramuscular diazoxide. b. intravenous sodium nitroprusside. d. subcutaneous heparin sodium.