Anti-TB Flashcards
1
Q
Which gender is more susceptible to TB?
A
Males
2
Q
A TB patient has a wedding in 7 months what combination of antibiotics do you give him?
A
Rifampin + isoniazid + Pyrazinamide for 2 months
And then R+I for another 4
3
Q
What do you do while you wait for TB susceptibility test results?
A
Start the four drug therapy
4
Q
What antibiotic’s metabolism is determined by genetics ?
A
Isoniazid
5
Q
DOC for TB prophylaxis
A
Isoniazid
6
Q
2nd line prophylaxis of TB
A
Rifampin
7
Q
Why is ethambutol contraindicated in newborns
A
You cannot perform visual acuity test