A Primary Care NP Sees a 5-Year-Old Child for a Tuberculin

A primary care NP sees a 5-year-old child for a tuberculin skin test.The child lives in a high-risk community,and a grandparent who babysits has active TB.The PPD shows a 6-mm area of induration.A chest radiograph is normal.The NP will refer this patient to an infectious disease specialist and should expect the patient to be on _____ for _____ months.

A) isoniazid; 6
B) ethambutol; 3
C) isoniazid and rifapentine; 3
D) ethambutol and amikacin; 6

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free