An adult is being treated with isoniazid (INH) and streptomycin for active tuberculosis. He is also receiving pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Why is this medication prescribed for him?

To enhance his general nutritional status Pyridoxine is bacteriostatic against Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pyridoxine acts to increase the effects of streptomycin To prevent side effects of INH

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An adult is being treated with isoniazid (INH) and streptomycin for active tuberculosis. Which of the following symptoms would suggest a toxic effect of INH?

An adult is being treated with isoniazid (INH) and streptomycin for active tuberculosis. He is also receiving pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Why is this medication prescribed for him?

The wife of a client with active tuberculosis has a positive skin test for tuberculosis. She is to be started on prophylactic drug therapy. What drug is the drug of choice for prophylaxis of tuberculosis?

An adult is being treated with isoniazid (INH) and streptomycin for active tuberculosis. He is also receiving pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Why is this medication prescribed for him?

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To prevent side effects of INH

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