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what is a major side effect of rifampin?
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reddish-orange discoloration of urine, feces, saliva, sputum, sweat and tears.
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if a patient is responding positively to anti-TB therapy, what would you expect?
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improved chest xrays, neg sputum cultures, improved signs and symptoms including devreased fever, increased energy
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If a patients is being treated for TB they must..
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complete the entire course of treatment from 6 mnths to 1 yr. If they miss even one dose of meds they must start the entire course of treatment from the very beg. Thy should be instructed that they can absolutely drink no alcohol bc of the meds are hepatotoxic and they will experience a disulfiram or antabuse reaction which is potentially life threatening.
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what is tetracyclines and what should patients be instructed not to eat?
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they have a tendency to chelate which means they bind with metallic ions. as a result, patients should not eat dairy products. If they must take the drug they should take it at least 1 hr before meals.
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tetracyclines should not be administered to who?
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children under age 8 bc the meds will deposit in forming teeth.
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what are antihelminthic meds used to treat?
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worm infestation
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what are anti-protozoal meds used to treat?
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amebiasis and toxtoplasmosis
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what are anti-malarial meds used for?
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to prevent and treat malaria which is caused by the parasite, plasmodium.
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what are some side effects of anti-malarial meds?
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alopecia and visual disturbances
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what is Flagyl?
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a major antibacterial and antiprotozoal
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