The nurse is teaching a pt about the combination drug therapy that is used in the treatment of TB. Which patient statement indicated the nurse's instruction was effective?
a. I will take three drugs; isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide, then ethambutol may be added later
b. Combining the drugs in one pill is a convenient way for me to take all the medications
c. The isoniazid combines with TB bacteria. I can take the rifampin and pyrazinamide if I continue to have symptoms
d. Combining the medications means to take the isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide all at the same time
Answer: a. I will take three drugs; isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide, then ethambutol may be added later
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