An HIV-positive patient is in a continuing phase of TB. The patient has completed the initial phase of the treatment program. In the continuing phase, the patient has shown no positive sputum results for 6 months
The nurse knows that under what circumstances does the treatment in the second phase last for 4 months or more?
A) Positive sputum culture after the completion of initial treatment
B) Inclusion of pyrazinamide in the initial treatment
C) Following the same eating habits in the continuing phase
D) Nausea or vomiting after completing the initial treatment
Ans: A
Feedback:
Positive sputum culture after the completion of initial treatment leads to treatment in the second phase lasting for 4 to 7 months. Following the same eating habits (diet) will not cause treatment in the second phase to last for 4 months or more, nor will nausea or vomiting occurring after completing the initial treatment. Noninclusion of pyrazinamide in the initial treatment leads to the second phase lasting for 4 to 7 months or more.
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