A patient who takes isoniazid and rifampin for latent TB comes to the clinic with a new-onset cough and night sweats. The primary care NP should evaluate these findings by ordering:
a. a sputum culture.
b. LFTs.
c. renal function tests.
d. tuberculin skin test.
A
Patients with latent TB who develop symptoms while being treated should have a sputum culture.
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