Respiratory - Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology
A
- Bacterial infection in lungs caused by the bacteria M.Tuberculosis
- Spread via the airborne route, once inhaled it enters the lungs & spreads to the lymph & blood stream.
2
Q
Signs & Symptoms
A
Night Sweats
Anorexia: Weight loss
Dyspnea & SOB
Fever & chills
NCLEX TIP
KEY POINTS
Cough + Hemoptysis
“Blood tinged sputum”
3
Q
TB
A
T: blood Tinged Terrible cough
B: Bad Infection, fever night sweats, weight loss
4
Q
Diagnostics
A
- Intradermal injection (mantoux test) requires a 2 to 3 day window for reading.
(Over 15 mm induration
= positive TST)
- Chest X ray & sputum cultures test for active form.
5
Q
Key point
A
Sputum Culture Diagnosis
- Early morning sterile sputum specimen 3 consecutive days
