Lecture 14- Q3 Flashcards
CDC requires TB skin testing how frequently
annually
Signs and Symptoms of TB
productive cough bloody sputum night sweats fatigues unexpected weight loss
A deep productive cough with bloody sputum is TB or cold
TB
Nasal congestion is TB or Cold
cold
What do you do as clinician if you suspect active TB in patient
refer
If patient has urgent dental needs can you treat patient
yes- at specific facility with TB isolation rooms
If you have a cough that last more than three weeks what should you do
see a physician and do not return to work until TB diagnosis clears you
How is influenza virus spread
respiratory droplets
Viral shedding in respiratory secretions is ____ to ____ days
5 to 10
What is Avian influenza
contagious disease of animals caused by virus that normally infect only birds
how is avian influenza spread
infected birds shed virus in saliva and feces
Avian flu is also called by its technical name
H5N1
What other disease is H5N1 alarmingly similar
spanish influenza
Influenza infection control includes
wash hands often (but not too often cause you don’t want to get cracked hands)
What is SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
