TB

Question 1

What causes hemoptysis in TB?

Answer 1

Frank hemoptysis maybe due to caseous sloughing or endobronchial erosion

Question 2

In patients with pulmo CC, always check for signs of pulmonary distress!!!

WHAT ANG TITIGNAN SA GENERAL SURVEY?

Answer 2

Alar flaring
Accessory muscles/retractions
Tripod position
Mouth breathing
Speaks in phrases/words

Respi Failure***
Abdominal paradox
Altered sensorium
Central cyanosis

Pallor
Generalized wasting
Lymphadenopathies
Clubbing of the digits

Question 3

What is considered significant intentional weight loss?

Answer 3

5% in 6 to 12 months

10 lbs in 6 months

Question 4

Diff Dx of TB (read sa trans more on them)

Answer 4

CAP
Covid Pneumonia
Lung Cancer

Question 5

TB is airborne t/f?

Answer 5

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Question 6

Imaging for tb

Answer 6

Chest xray PA upright view
No radiographic pattern can be considered pathognomonic of active pulmonary tuberculosis

Classic picture for TB is overlook disease usually of the apical and posterior segment With infiltrates & cavities