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Tuberculosis Flashcards

1
Q

What is TB caused by?

A

Mycobacterium TB + spread through coughs + sneezes

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What are the symptoms of TB?

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  • Cough 3+ weeks
  • Weight loss
  • Night sweats or fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Neck swelling
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What is the treatment for TB?

A

2RIPE 4RI

→ Initial: 2M
→ Continuation: 4M

Rifampicin

Isoniazid

Pyrazinamide

Ethambutol

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Rifampicin

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  • Enzyme inducers interacts w hormonal contraceptives
  • Counselling: report signs of liver disorder
  • Colour bodily fluids orange
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Isoniazid

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  • Peripheral neuropathy: take with pyridoxine
  • Counselling: report signs of liver disorder, avoid tyramine + histamine rich food
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Pyrazinamide

A

Report signs of liver disorder

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Ethambutol

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Stop med + Report any visual deterioration

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