The Daily PANCE and PANRE Extended Edition: Question 4

A patient is being treated for Tuberculosis. She is experiencing central scotomata, a loss of green-red color perception and decreased visual acuity. Which agent is most likely responsible?

A. rifampin
B. isoniazid
C. streptomycin
D. ethambutol
E. para-aminosalicylic acid

Answer: D

Ethambutol

Ethambutol is the TB drug that causes “E” ye symptoms.

Know Your Content Blueprint

Tuberculosis is covered as part of the PANCE Infectious Disease Blueprint

Review Topic: Tuberculosis