The client asks why she will be taking two medications to treat her tuberculosis. The best response by the nurse is:
a. "Clients tend to develop bacterial resistance when only one medication is used."
b. "Two medications are more effective against the tuberculosis organism."
c. "The client suffers fewer adverse side effects when two drugs are taken."
d. "Treatment with two drugs takes half the time."
ANS: A
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A Correct: Monotherapy is associated with the development of bacterial drug resistance.
B Incorrect: Although this is true, this is not the primary reason for using duel therapy.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement. Each medication carries its own adverse effects.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement. Drug therapy for TB is long term.
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