TB Flashcards
1
Q
Management
A
RIPE
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
Prescribed all together
2
Q
What’s the sputum test for TB?
A
AFB - acid fast bacillus stain
3
Q
What kind of room do TB patients need to be isolated in?
A
Negative pressure rooms
4
Q
List some risk factors for multidrug resistant TB
A
Previous treatment for TB Residence in London Previous residence in high TB prevalent area Lifestyle Male gender
5
Q
If someone has previously had TB, what additional drugs do you need to prescribe?
A
Streptomycin
Ciprofloxacin
