Anti-TB Flashcards

1
Q

Which gender is more susceptible to TB?

A

Males

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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

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3
Q

What do you do while you wait for TB susceptibility test results?

A

Start the four drug therapy

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4
Q

What antibiotic’s metabolism is determined by genetics ?

A

Isoniazid

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5
Q

DOC for TB prophylaxis

A

Isoniazid

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6
Q

2nd line prophylaxis of TB

A

Rifampin

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7
Q

Why is ethambutol contraindicated in newborns

A

You cannot perform visual acuity test

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