TB Medication and Patient Education Worksheet

Which medication can cause orange discoloration of urine, sweat, and tears?

• Isoniazid

• Rifampin

• Pyrazinamide

• Ethambutol

A nurse instructs a patient on isoniazid (INH). Which supplement should also be prescribed to prevent peripheral neuropathy?

• Folic acid

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

• Iron

Which TB medication requires baseline and periodic eye exams due to risk of optic neuritis?

• A. Ethambutol

• B. Isoniazid

• C. Rifampin

• D. Pyrazinamide

Which statement by the patient taking rifampin requires further teaching?

• I will use another form of birth control.

• My urine may turn orange.

• I will stop the medicine if I feel better.

• I'll avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

A patient taking pyrazinamide reports pain in the big toe. What should the nurse suspect?

• Hepatitis

• Hyperuricemia

• Neuropathy

• Hypocalcemia

What is the purpose of giving multiple TB drugs together?

• To shorten the duration of treatment

• To prevent drug resistance and target all bacteria

• To reduce medication cost

• To prevent allergic reactions

Which lab test is most important to monitor during TB therapy?

• CBC

• Liver function tests (AST/ALT)

• Serum calcium

• Blood glucose

What should a nurse do if a patient develops yellowing of the skin and eyes while taking TB medications?

• Encourage more fluids

• Continue medication and monitor

• Stop medication and notify the provider immediately

• Increase dietary protein

Which statement by a patient shows correct understanding of TB infection control at home?

• I should avoid crowded areas until I’m noninfectious.

• I can stop wearing a mask after one week of treatment.

• I can share utensils once I start medication.

• I don’t need to cover my mouth when coughing.

Which statement best explains why directly observed therapy (DOT) is recommended?

• It reduces medication cost.

• It allows monitoring of liver function.

• It ensures adherence and prevents drug resistance.

• It shortens therapy to 3 months.