Positive tuberculin skin tests and isoniazid chemoprophylaxis

The American Thoracic Society recommends that specific individuals who are classified as tuberculosis infected receive a year-long course of INH chemoprophylaxis. They further recommend that patients receiving medication be evaluated on a monthly basis to assess the individual for side effects relat...

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Published inThe Nurse practitioner Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 28, 30
Main Author Pickwell, S M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1984
Subjects
Adult
Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - etiology
Female
Humans
Isoniazid - adverse effects
Isoniazid - therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Neuritis - chemically induced
Nurse Practitioners
Patient Education as Topic
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - chemically induced
Pregnancy
Tuberculin Test
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - prevention & control
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Summary:The American Thoracic Society recommends that specific individuals who are classified as tuberculosis infected receive a year-long course of INH chemoprophylaxis. They further recommend that patients receiving medication be evaluated on a monthly basis to assess the individual for side effects related to the medication. The most prevalent side effects are hypersensitivity, GI distress, hepatitis and neurotoxicity. Subjective data relating to these side effects need to be elicited at every visit and a pertinent physical examination done. Careful monthly monitoring is required to evaluate the patient for the most prevalent and significant side effects of the medication. Nurses must be aware of the significance of this preventive measure, the adverse reactions which may occur with the drug therapy and the health teaching which contributes to patient compliance.
ISSN:0361-1817