Respiratory Drugs and Medications Q 5

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A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the client to which of the following?

  

     A. Discontinue vitamin supplements such as Vit B6.

     B. Report an incidence of yellowish skin.

     C. Increase intake of tuna for additional nutrition.

     D. Drink alcohol in moderation.

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Report an incidence of yellowish skin.

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Isoniazid (INH) is hepatotoxic hence the client is instructed to report signs of jaundice (Yellowish of the skin or the sclera).

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Option A: Vitamin B6 can help in preventing peripheral neuritis.

Option B: Tuna which contains tyramine causes a reaction characterized by redness, flushing, sweating, itching of the skin while taking INH.

Option D: Avoid alcohol because the medication is hepatotoxic.

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