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  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
  • Case Definitions
  • Classification of Tuberculosis Cases and Referral
  • Standardized Treatment Regimens
  • Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs)
  • Choose a Proper Treatment Regimen
  • Directly Observed Therapy; a Component of Patient Centred Care
  • Directly Observed Treatment
  • Role of Physicians in Tuberculosis Treatment Monitoring
  • Treatment Monitoring
  • Adverse Effects
  • Palliative Care
  • Outcome Determination
  • Summary

Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis

• Main Menu
  • MODULE 0 - Introduction
  • MODULE 1 - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
  • MODULE 2 - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
  • MODULE 3 - Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis
  • MODULE 4 - Special Situations
  • MODULE 5 - Adherence to Treatment
  • MODULE 6 - Patient-Physician Communication
  • MODULE 7 - Tuberculosis Infection Control

Question

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3. Which of the following statements are true? Check all that apply:

• a) New TB patients should a 6 month rifampicin-containing regimen


• b) All previously treated patients should receive a MDR-TB treatment regimen


• c) HRE for 6 months, is an acceptable treatment regimen for new TB patients with low risk of MDR-TB


• d) All TB treatment regimens consist of two different phases, 1) intensive and 2) continuation