6 - Infections Flashcards
1
Q
low risk PNA pts meet what 3 criteria?
A
<50 yo
no co morbid dz (CA, liver, CHF, renal, etc)
no significantly abnl vitals
2
Q
special extrapulm manifestations of legionella pna
A
hyponatremia, confusion, lethargy, N/V/D, abd pain
3
Q
where does primary TB like to hematogenously seed? (3)
A
apex of lung
kidney
growing ends of long bones
4
Q
most common site of reactivation TB
A
apical posterior lung
5
Q
initial regimen for TB
A
INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol
6
Q
how long w/ how many drugs for TB tx?
A
2 mo w/ 4 drugs, then 4 mo w/ 2 drugs
7
Q
main SEs of TB drugs
A
INH - inc liver enzymes, periph neuropathy (pyridoxine to prevent)
rifampin - GI upset
ethambutol - optic neuritis
PZA - hepatitis
