1. Why must TB disease be treated for at least 6 months? 2. Which four drugs are recommended for the initiai treatment of TB disease? Why should at least two drugs be used to treat TB disease?

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Study Questions on the Pharmacology of Anti-TB drugs
1. Why must TB disease be treated for at least 6 months?
2. Which four drugs are recommended for the initiai treatment of TB disease?
3. Why should at least two drugs be used to treat TB disease?
4. Name two factors that can lead to drug resistance.
5. How often should patients be monitored for adverse reactions to TB drugs?
Transcribed Image Text:Study Questions on the Pharmacology of Anti-TB drugs 1. Why must TB disease be treated for at least 6 months? 2. Which four drugs are recommended for the initiai treatment of TB disease? 3. Why should at least two drugs be used to treat TB disease? 4. Name two factors that can lead to drug resistance. 5. How often should patients be monitored for adverse reactions to TB drugs?
6. Name the drug or drugs that may cause each of the following symptoms or adverse reactions.
Ear damage:
Hepatitis:
Eye damage:
Orange discoloration of the urine:
7. In what special situations should treatment for TB disease last longer than the usual course of
treatment?
Transcribed Image Text:6. Name the drug or drugs that may cause each of the following symptoms or adverse reactions. Ear damage: Hepatitis: Eye damage: Orange discoloration of the urine: 7. In what special situations should treatment for TB disease last longer than the usual course of treatment?
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