ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz II | Nurselytic

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Rationale: The nurse should include that a typical course of treatment for pulmonary TB usually involves 6 months of consistent medication use. This is because TB treatment requires a combination of antibiotics taken for an extended period to effectively treat the infection and prevent drug resistance. Shorter courses are not as effective, and longer courses may increase the risk of non-adherence and side effects.

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A: Incorrect. Medications are not stopped based on the Mantoux test results, but rather on clinical and microbiological improvement.
C: Incorrect. TB treatment usually lasts for a specific duration based on guidelines and is not lifelong.
D: Incorrect. While family members may need preventive therapy if exposed, this is not related to the client's treatment duration.

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