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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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4. Which of the following describes directly observed therapy (DOT)?

• a) A health worker gives the patient a bottle of pills monthly.


• b) A designated individual watches the patient swallow every dose of the prescribed medicine.


• c) A health worker counts the remaining pills in the medication bottles.


• d) All of the above.