Respiratory

Question 1

What treatment should you give for active TB?

Answer 1

R – Rifampicin for 6 months
I – Isoniazid for 6 months
P – Pyrazinamide for 2 months
E – Ethambutol for 2 months

Question 2

What treatment should you give for latent TB?

Answer 2

Either Isoniazid and rifampicin for 3 months
or Isoniazid for 6 months

Question 3

What side effects can you get from Rifampicin?

Answer 3

Red/orange discolouration of secretions, such as urine and tears
P450 inducer - reduce effect of some drugs

Question 4

What side effects can you get from Isoniazid? and how can you prevent this?

Answer 4

Peripheral neuropathy. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is co-prescribed to reduce the risk.

Question 5

What side effects can you get from Pyrazinamide?

Answer 5

Pyrazinamide can cause hyperuricaemia (Gout & kidney stones)

Question 6

What side effects can you get from Ethambutol?

Answer 6

Ethambutol can cause colour blindness and reduced visual acuity.