Tuberculosis is caused by mycobacterium species. It is a respiratory tract disorder.

To treat it mainly 4 types of drugs are given:

1. Rifampicin
2. Streptomycin
3. Pyrazinamide
4. Ethambutol

These drugs have got no common side-effects.

However,

Following side effects are common in streptomycin, pyrizinamide and ethambutol:

1. Nausea

Common side effects in streptomycin, pyrizinamide and rifampicin are:

1. Skin rashes

Rifampicin, streptomycin and ethambutol have no common side effects.

Common side effects in streptomycin and rifampicin are:

1. Skin rashes
2. Ataxia
3. Dizziness or Giddiness

Common side effects in streptomycin and pyrizinamide are:

1. Skin rashes
2. Nausea

Common side effects in streptomycin and ethambutol are:

1. Nausea
2. Eosinophilia
3. Affect eyes

Common side effects in pyrizinamide and rifampicin are:

1. Skin rashes
2. Affects liver

Rifampicin and ethambutol share no common side effects.

Common side effects in pyrizinamide and ethambutol are:

1. Nausea
2. Anorexia

So, above were the common side effects seen in the drugs generally administered to a tuberculosis patient. However, they all have other side effects which are not common.

Now, based on above information a quiz is given below to check your remembering and logical skills.

Given below is a Venn diagram of the side effects, answer the questions asked on the basis of this diagram:

VENN DIAGRAM OF SIDE EFFECTS

1. Which drug does red color signify?

   1) Ethambutol 2) Pyrizinamide 3) Streptomycin 4) Rifampicin 5) Cannot be determined

2. Which drug does dark green color signify, if red color signifies ethambutol?

1) Ethambutol 2) Pyrizinamide 3) Streptomycin 4) Rifampicin 5) Cannot be determined

3. Which of the side effects is present in light green color, if red is rifampicin?

1) Nausea 2) Jaundice 3) Neuritis 4) Poor vision 5) None of the above

4. What are the side effects present in orange color, if red is ethambutol?

1) Nausea 2) Jaundice 3) Neuritis 4) Dermatitis 5) Hepatitis

5. What are the side effects present in pink color?

1) Nausea 2) Jaundice 3) Neuritis 4) Dermatitis 5) All of the above

Answers:

1. 5
2. 4
3. 5
4. 4
5. 5

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