Abstract
Objective: To investigate the perceptions of nursing professionals about the treatment of tuberculosis in a municipality of the state of Amazonas. Methods: It is an exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative "opinion survey" approach that sought to investigate the process about the treatment of tuberculosis in patients in a municipality of the state of Amazonas, focused on the perceptions found by the nurse in the primary care. Results: The survey proceeded with seven closed questions and one open question; 20 anonymous nursing professionals, who work in basic health units (UBS), which deal directly with patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, participated in the following survey. Final considerations: In the clarification of the nurse's work process, actions and activities carried out with the patient are highlighted, and yet, it becomes necessary the implementation of training of the entire team for better adherence and maintenance of treatment, as well as conducting field research with users in order to analyze their perception of basic care.