A pregnant patient is taking all four first-line drugs for tuberculosis (TB).Which additional health care actions are needed for this patient?

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The risk for liver toxicity is higher when taking TB drug therapy during pregnancy,and close monitoring of liver function is needed.In addition,the pregnant woman needs higher doses of a B-complex vitamin supplement when taking INH.Avoiding alcohol during TB therapy is very important for all patients and is critical for pregnant women because of the increased risk for liver toxicity as well as fetal alcohol syndrome.

A Pregnant Patient Is Taking All Four First-Line Drugs for Tuberculosis