13. Tuberculosis Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Is M tuberculosis +ve or -ve
A
NEITHER
2
Q
Strongest risk factor for TB and other factors
A
HIV
Substannce abuse
immune suppression
3
Q
What is Miliary TB
A
When the primary TB spreads widely in the body and causes numerous foci of TB throughout the body
4
Q
Sx of TB
A
Productive and prolonged cough, chest pain, haemoptyis, fevers, chills, night sweats, appetite loss and weight loss, fatigue
5
Q
What other test to consider for Latent TB infections
A
TST or IGRA
6
Q
Must TB be notified to PH
A
YES
7
Q
Rifampicin side effects
A
potent CYP450 liver enzyme inducer
hepatitis
orange secretions
flu-like symptoms
8
Q
What systems
A
