A patient with HIV who is currently on antiretroviral therapy consisting of zidovudine, lamivudine, and nevirapine is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Considering potential drug interactions, which of the following TB drugs should be changed in this patient?
AIsoniazid
BRifampicin
CEthambutol
DStreptomycin
EPyrazinamide
A patient with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, who is receiving antitubercular drugs, develops an inability to distinguish between red and green colors after a few months. Which antitubercular drug is most likely causing these symptoms?
AEthambutol
BRifampicin
CEthionamide
DCycloserine
A 25-year-old female has been diagnosed to be suffering from tuberculosis categorized as category II (sputum +ve) case of relapse. According to the previous RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme) guidelines, the treatment regimen recommended under DOTS was:
A3(HRZE)3 + 2(HRE)3 + 4(HR)3
B2(HRSZE)3 + 1(HRZE)3 + 5(HRE)3
C3(HRSZE)3 + 1(HRZE)3 + 6(HRE)3
D2(HRZE)3 + 5(HR)3
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