tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
How is TB spread
A
It is airborne except for when it is caused by mycobacterium bovis which is spread through unpasteurised infected cows milk
2
Q
What is miliary TB
A
spreads to other organs through the blood stream
3
Q
What is the clinical presentation of TB
A
cough
fever, sweats, weight loss (all 3)
4
Q
What is the treatment for TB
A
Isoniazid (H)
Pyrazinamide (Z)
Rifampicin (R)
Ethambutol (E)
Must use combination therapy for at least 6 months
5
Q
What is given with isoniazid to reduce risk of neuropathy
A
pyridoxine (Vit B6)
6
Q
What is the side effect of Rifampicin
A
Orange body fluids
Hepatitis
7
Q
What is the main side effect of isoniazid
A
hepatitis
Peripheral neuropathy
8
Q
What is the main side effect of pyrazinamide
A
hepatitis
Gout
9
Q
What is the main side effect of ethambutol
A
Optic neuropathy
