A patient is about to begin treatment for latent tuberculosis with a short course of daily rifampin. The patient asks why rifapentine [Priftin] cannot be used, because it can be given twice weekly. What will the nurse tell this patient about rifapentine?
A) It is more toxic than rifampin.
B) It is not approved for treatment of latent TB.
C) It is not well absorbed and thus not as effective.
D) It will stain contact lenses orange.
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