Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
How is TB spread?
A
transmission occurs when a contagious patient coughs, spreading bacilli through the air.
2
Q
What is a GHON complex
A
when a local granulomatous inflammation in the periphery of the lung is accompanied by ispilateral limph node involvement.
3
Q
What is the vaccine against TB
A
Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG)
4
Q
Treatment for LTBI
A
Isoniazid and rifapentine once a week x12 weeks
Rifampin QD x16 weeks
Isoniazid and Rifampin daily x12 weeks
5
Q
What can you give to mitigate peripheral neuropathy with LTBI but is NOT part of CDC recommneded treatment
A
Pyroxidine
6
Q
Sx of active TB infection
A
prolonged and productive cough, w or w/o hemoptysis, chest discomfort and pain, low grade fever, decreased appetite, anorexia. night sweats
