In providing teaching for a patient recently diagnosed with an active tuberculosis (TB) infection, the nurse incorporates teaching about which medications? Select all that apply.

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The standard treatment for active tuberculosis (TB) infection includes a combination of antibiotics to ensure the bacteria are fully eradicated and to prevent the development of drug resistance. The primary medications used include Ethambutol, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Rifampin. Vancomycin is not used in the treatment of TB; it is typically used for severe bacterial infections caused by gram-positive bacteria, such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).

In Providing Teaching for a Patient Recently Diagnosed with an Active