Chapter 11 Antitubercular Drugs

Chapter 11  Antitubercular Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following are considered primary drugs to treat tuberculosis? Select all that apply:
A)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
B)
Ethambutol (Myambutol)
C)
Isoniazid (Nydrazid)
D)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
E)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

2.
Which of the following is true regarding the initial phase of tuberculosis therapy?
Select all that apply:
A)
Drugs are used to kill the rapidly multiplying M. tuberculosis.
B)
Drugs are used to prevent drug resistance.
C)
The initial phase lasts approximately six to nine months.
D)
The initial phase lasts approximately two months.
E)
The initial phase lasts approximately four months.

3.
Which of the following antitubercular drugs are used during the initial treatment phase of tuberculosis? Select all that apply:
A)
Isoniazid
B)
Rifampin
C)
Ciprofloxacin
D)
Pyrazinamide
E)
Ethambutol

4.
Which of the following antitubercular drugs are used during the continuation treatment phase of tuberculosis? Select all that apply:
A)
Isoniazid
B)
Rifampin
C)
Ciprofloxacin
D)
Pyrazinamide
E)
Ethambutol

5.
Tuberculosis responses well to long-term treatment with a combination of three or more antitubercular drugs. Which of the following is true regarding the duration of treatment for clients with tuberculosis? Select all that apply:
A)
The initial treatment phase should last for a minimum of two months.
B)
The initial treatment phase should last for a maximum of two months.
C)
The continuation treatment phase should last for four to seven months.
D)
The continuation treatment phase should last for six to 12 months.
E)
Prophylactic treatment should be given for six to 12 months.

Answer Key

1.
B, C, D
2.
A, B, D
3.
A, B, D, E
4.
A, B
5.
A, C, E