TB Treatment

TB Treatment

NI and pt. education

test whole family

labs/sputum q3-4 wks.

med compliance is important

avoid alcohol

wear N95

labs: CDC, BUN, creat., liver enzymes, uric acid lvl.

Med compliance: must adhere to med regime, DOT may be helpful

Side & adverse effects

INH- hepatotoxic, B6 deficent., peripheral neuropathy

rifampin: stains body secretions & contact lenses, affects blood glucose lvls,

pyrazinamide: increases uric acid (drink lots of water),photosensitivity, hepatotoxic

ethambutol: increases uric acid (drink lots of water), blurred vision, nausea

Medications

2-9 months

4-6 months

6 months

isoniazid (INH)

rifampin (Rifadin)

pyrazinamide

ethambutol (Myambutol)

S&S, who's at risk

AIRBORNE transmission

overcrowded housing

immunosuppressed (HIV)

homeless pop.

incarcerated pop.

alcohol, drug users

productive cough

bloody sputum

poor appetite

weight loss

night sweats

fever & chills