acute pulm - not in lectures Flashcards
1
Q
positive PPD
A
48-72 after injection
induration 15 mm or more
does not differentiate btw active and latent
2
Q
active TB treatment
A
RIPE 6 month therapy
rifampin
isoniazid
pyrazinamide
ethambutol
3
Q
TB treatment considerations
A
baseline LFTs, visual acuity testing before ethambutol
4
Q
asthma classification
A
FEV1 >80% predicted = normal
FeEV1 65-80% mild
FEV1 50-65% moderate
FEV1 <50% severe
5
Q
asthma exacerbation mgmt
A
ABCs
SABA
ipatropium bromide
steroids
