NCLEX-PN Practice Q 96

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A client with tuberculosis has a prescription for Myambutol (ethambutol HCl). The nurse should tell the client to notify the doctor immediately if he notices:

  

     A. Tingling sensation in the feet

     B. Changes in hearing

     C. Red discoloration of bodily fluids

     D. Changes in color vision

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Changes in color vision

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Option D: Myambutol is used in conjunction with at least one other anti TB drug. An adverse reaction to Myambutol is a change in visual acuity or color vision.

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Option A: Peripheral neuropathy is an adverse effect of isoniazid.

Option B: Ototoxicity is an adverse reaction to Streptomycin.

Option C: Red discoloration of fluids is a side effect of Rifampin.

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