lesson 1 p5 Flashcards
In India, the number of TB deaths is declining, but the number of new cases is increasing because: (Check all that apply)
1-Indian private sector providers are starting to identify and count TB cases.
2-Drug resistant TB has significantly increased and this is not due to increased testing.
What are some of the symptoms of TB? (Choose all that apply)
Night sweats
A bad cough for many weeks
Weight loss
Fever
It is essential that TB patients complete the full course of treatment. What are two main risks of not completing treatment?
TB bacteria begins to grow back.
Patient can develop MDRTB or XDRTB.
What methods do we have to ensure that TB patients complete the full course of treatment? (Choose all that apply)
Monthly patient visits
Phone calls and text message reminders to take drugs
Video calls to observe patients taking their drugs
What percentage of global TB cases and deaths are in India?
25-30%
Which is true about the way that the Indian public health sector treats TB patients? (Choose all that apply)
They use a low-sensitivity TB test.
They have a supportive follow-up system.
They are better equipped to treat drug-sensitive TB than drug-resistant TB.
How do private, unqualified care providers contribute to the burden of TB in India? (Choose all that apply)
They over-prescribe antibiotics, which do not make the patient feel better and delay a possible TB diagnosis.
They do not refer TB patients for care in the public system.
They do not order TB tests.
What are some examples of innovations that can improve TB treatment adherence? (Choose all that apply)
Call centers for following up with TB patients
Smart Pillbox
Vouchers for TB care services and medications
According to Madhu Pai, what strategies are important for monitoring TB progress in the public and private sector?
Collecting routine data on private provider voucher use and patient follow-up practices
Conducting epidemiological surveys to understand TB prevalence
Developing a cascade of care for public sector TB care
