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Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. It is diagnosed by tuberculin skin test (TST), same as PPD. There are two categories of TB: latent and active disease. |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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INH 300 mg po daily for 9 months (or 15 mg/kg given 2 x/wk) |
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| Tuberculosis treatment guidelines. |
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What must be recommended to the daily INH regimen to decrease risk of neuropathy!
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| Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 25 - 50 mg po daily. |
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| Black box warning for Isoniazid (INH) |
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Severe (and fatal) hepatitis may occur, usually w/in first three months of threatment.
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| Black box warning for Streptomycin? |
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Neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade and resp. paralysis.
IV form can cause ototoxicity |
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