[Mondoshawan]

A 23-year-old Russian housekeeper has a several-month history of productive cough, weight loss and fever. A diagnosis was confirmed by Mantoux test and chest x-ray, and treatment was initiated. Two months later, the patient returns with decreased visual acuity and color vision. Which agent was most likely prescribed?

• Ethambutol
• Isoniazid
• Pyrazinamide
• Rifampin
• Streptomycin

 

[Mondoshawan]

Correct!

A is correct - ethambutol is associated with a toxic optic neuropathy - good job!