Question

A 45-year-old patient with a history of night sweats, cough lasting 3 weeks, and haemoptysis is suspected to have pulmonary tuberculosis. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial treatment regimen for active TB?

Accepted Answer

Isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for 2 months, then isoniazid and rifampicin for 4 months

Answer

Isoniazid and rifampicin for 6 months

Answer

Isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide for 2 months, then rifampicin for 4 months

Answer

Fluoroquinolone-based regimen for 6 months

Answer

Directly observed therapy with any single agent

Practice question

A 45-year-old patient with a history of night sweats, cough lasting 3 weeks, and haemoptysis is suspected to have pulmonary tuberculosis. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended initial treatment regimen for active TB?