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Resp Session 7 Flashcards

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What causes TB?

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7 closely linked but genetically distinct species of which M.tuberculosis, M.bovis and M.africanum are the most relevant

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What is the definition of a clinical case of TB?

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Infectious individual who is producing infectious droplets

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Is M.tuberculosis fast or slow growing?

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Slow-generation time is 15-20 hrs

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How is M.tuberculosis spread?

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Infected droplets

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How easily is M.tuberculosis transmitted?

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Infectious dose is 1-10 bacilli but needs prolonged exposure

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What virulence factors do M.tuberculosis possess?

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Complex waxes and glycolipids in cell wall
Long-chain mycolic acid in wall
Structural rigidity
Able to survive in lower airway macrophages
Acid and alcohol fast
Doesn’t dry in environment

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How does an individual exposed to TB not become infected?

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Not prolonged enough exposure
Insufficient infecting dose
Mucosal barriers

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How does an individual exposed to TB clear the infection?

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95% of infections will self cure due to effective immune response

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How does an individual exposed to TB contain the infection?

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Mounts T-lymphocyte response to intracellular infection in local lymph nodes to form Gohn’s focus and draining lymph nodes

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Describe the epidemiology of TB.

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1/3 of the world’s population infected with the majority in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In UK leaks of case reports in non-UK born young adults and elderly

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How does an individual exposed to TB develop latent infection?

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Mycobacteria remain in lung focus and multiply but do not cause damage due to immune control by cell-mediated immune response

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How does an individual exposed to TB develop active/primary TB?

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Immune destruction of the lungs by response to causative agent –> S/S and visible X-ray changes

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How does primary TB usually present?

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Usually pulmonary but can be extra-pulmonary in miliary or disseminated TB seen in the larynx, brain, kidney, bone

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How does latent TB develop into post primary TB?

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Exogenous reinfection/reactivation leads to immune destruction of lungs

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Why must all suspected and confirmed cases of TB have an HIV test?

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Risk of post primary TB increases with immunocompromise

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How is active TB identified?

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Blood test usually +ve
CXR abnormal
Smears and cultures +ve
Cough, fever, weight loss

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Are pts with primary TB infectious?

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Yes

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How do the tubercle bacilli differ in active and latent TB?

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Active and multiplying in active

Inactive and contained in latent

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How does latent TB present?

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IFN-alpha results +ve due to immune response
CXR normal
Smears and sputum -ve
No S/S

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Are pts with latent TB infectious?

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No

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Where are caseating granulomas found in TB?

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Anywhere there is infection e.g. Lung parenchyma, mediastinal lymph nodes, hilar lymph nodes, liver

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When do cavities form in the pathogenesis of caseating granulomas?

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When responding cells successfully remove the caseous dead cell material

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What are the responding cells present in a caseating granuloma?

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Lymphocytes
Epithelioid cells
Langhans cells

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How is TB controlled in the community?

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Treat index cases –> notify PHE –> contact tracing –> identify primary and secondary cases

Vaccinate and prevent transmission

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Which pts fit into the index of suspicion for TB?
``` Non-UK born HIV Immunocompromise Homeless IV drug users Close, prolonged contacts ```
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What Hx leads to a suspicion of TB?
``` Ethnicity Recent arrival/travel Contact with TB BCG vaccination Specific clinical features: fever, weightloss, malaise ```
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What S/S are seen in pts with TB?
``` General chronic inflammation symptoms + Cough Haemoptysis SoB +/- CXR abnormalities and pleural involvement ```
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What does SoB in a pt with TB indicate?
Pleural effusion
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What investigations can be performed in assessment of suspected TB?
``` CXR Microscopy Culture Speciation Tuberculin skin test Interferon-gamma-releasing assays ```
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How does the CXR of a pt with TB appear?
Ill defined, patchy consolidation with cavitation | Healing --> fibrosis
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How many samples are taken for microscopy in TB investigation?
3xearly morning
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How long does culture of TB take?
6 weeks
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How does speciation investigate TB?
Confirms pathogen identity by examining DNA | Looks at drug sensitivity
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How does the tuberculin skin test investigate TB?
Measures cell-mediated immunity to TB antigen (non-specific as shared between strains)
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What is a +ve tuberculin skin test?
Visible reaction 2/3 days later
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How does interferon-gamma-releasing assay investigate TB?
Measures release of interferon-gamma from interaction between mycobacterium and T-lymph but doesn't distinguish between latent and active infection
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What is the first line treatment for TB?
``` Rifampicin (R) Isoniazid (H) Pyrazinamide (Z) Ethambutamol (E) 3/4 for 2/12 and then R&H for 4/12 Vitamin D and surgery as needed ```
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When is first line TB treatment extended to 8/12?
In CNS TB
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What are the S/E associated with each of the drugs used in first line TB Tx?
``` R= orange secretions H= peripheral neuropathy and hepatotoxicity Z= hepatotoxicity E= visual disturbance ```
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When are second line treatments used for TB?
Drug resistant strains
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What are second line treatments for TB?
Quinolones
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How can extra-pulmonary TB present?
Lymphadenitis - scrofula, cervical CNS, abscesses GI Peritoneal - ascetic or adhesive GU - renal disease Bone and joint disease - spine/Pott's disease Meningitis
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How can TB spread to the GI system?
Swallowing of tubercles
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What is the pathogenesis of miliary TB?
Bacilli --> bloodstream --> widespread infection
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When does miliary TB occur?
During primary infection or reactivation
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Describe the organ involvement in miliary TB.
Lungs always involved but few resp S/S | Often multiple organ involvement --> meningeal, pericardial, ascites, retinal S/S
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Why must compliance be carefully monitored in Tb treatment?
To decrease risk of MDR strains
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Describe the epidemiology of lung cancer.
Causes most cancer related deaths worldwide After pancreatic cancer has worst 5yr survival rate 1 yr survival rate is also poor Most pts 60-80 y.o.
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What are the risk factors for developing lung cancer?
``` Smoking Asbestos Radon Occupational carcinogens Genetics ```
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What does TNM staging examine?
T: tumour size, number and local invasion N: nodes involved M: metastasis in or out of chest
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How do the treatment options for lung cancer vary with staging?
Staging ranges from IA to IV As staging increases treatment moves from surgical with curative intent --> chemo/radiotherapy with curative intent --> palliative care which may include radiotherapy to Tx symptoms
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What imagine is used to assess lung cancer?
CXR for all pts CT scan for metastases PET scan examines whole body MRI, ultrasound, bone scan, echocardiogram as necessary
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When is a CT scan not carried out in lung cancer?
It curative Tx would not be offered
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What methods of tissue sampling are used in lung cancer?
Bronchoscopy US guided Surgical
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In cases of metastasis in lung cancer would you biopsy the primary tumour or metastasis and why?
Metastasis to prove cancer and assess staging with one invasive procedure
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What are the S/S of lung cancer?
Often asymptomatic Primary tumour: cough, dyspnoea, chest/shoulder pain, weight loss, malaise Regional metastases: bloated face, LRN obstruction, dyspnoea, dysphagia, chest pain Distant metastases: CNS symptoms Hypercalcaemia, hyponatraemia, anaemia, finger clubbing
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What type of tumour accounts for ~80% of lung cancers?
Non-small cell: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma
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What types of tumour form ~20% of lung cancers?
Small cell and rare tumours e.g. carcinoid
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What can be used to give a more personalised Tx in lung cancer?
Gene mutations can be detected and utilised to personalise Tx
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What are the 6 stages of performance status used when assessing a pt with lung cancer?
0: fully active with no restriction 1: restricted in physically strenuous work 2: ambulatory and self caring. Mobile >50% of waking hours 3: limited self care. Mobile
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At what performance stage is no radical Tx considered and therefore no need for biopsy?
3-5
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When is surgery used to treat lung cancer?
Mostly non-small cell which gives best chance of cure
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What is the difference between neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy?
``` Neoadjuvant = before surgery to shrink tumour Adjuvant = after surgery ```
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What treatment options are available for lung cancer?
``` Surgery Radiotherapy Combination chemotherapy Combination therapy Targeted biological therapies Palliative care ```
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What is the single biggest cause of preventable and avoidable mortality?
Smoking
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What cancers are associated with tobacco smoking?
``` Head or neck Lung Leukaemia Kidney Stomach Pancreas Colon Bladder Cervix ```
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What chronic diseases are associated with tobacco smoking?
``` Stroke Blindness Gum infection Aortic rupture Heart disease Pneumonia/chronic lung disease/asthma Decreased fertility Hip Fx ```
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What causes addiction in tobacco smoking?
Nicotine
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What are markers of addiction?
Use despite know,edge of harmful consequences Cravings during abstinence Failure of attempts to stop Withdrawal symptoms during abstinence
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Why does cigarette smoking cause instant satiety of nicotine addiction?
Faster delivery than sprays, gums etc
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Describe the +ve reflex loop which occurs in nicotine addiction.
Nicotine on ACh receptors --> dopamine release --> satiety --> chronic exposure to nicotine causes ACh receptors to be upregulated --> increased affinity and functional sensitivity --> decrease in nicotine causes withdrawal --> nicotine on receptors etc
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What acts in addition to the +ve reflex loop to provide satiety in cigarette smoking?
Sensation of smoke hitting back of throat
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Ask: record smoking status Advise: health benefits Act: build confidence, refer for help, prescribe NRT
How should HCPs approach smoking cessation?
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What is recommended if smoking cessation cannot be completed by pt?
Harm reduction by smoking less in the long term/abstinence for an agreed period of time/e-cigarettes
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Why are e-cigarettes considered to be an effective harm reduction approach to tobacco smoking?
They have variable nicotine content and no tobacco
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How long does it take for ACh receptors to desensitise from nicotine binding?
6-12 was

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