Tuberculosis

Question 1

Active TB requires a medication regiment for how many months?

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

What is the standard treatment for active TB?

Answer 2

Isoniazid
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide (2 months)
Ethambutol (2 months)

Question 3

What drugs can be used as a monotherapy for Latent Tuberculosis?

Answer 3

Isoniazid (9 months)
Rifampin (4 months)

Question 4

What two drug therapies can be used to treat Latent Tuberculosis?

Answer 4

Isoniazid + Rifapentine (weekly x3 months)
Isoniazid + Rifampin (daily x3 months)

Question 5

Type of therapy which requires regular physician visits, who monitor medication intake and look for signs of medication side effects.

Answer 5

Directly Observed Therapy

Question 6

How long should TB patients be hospitalized for upon initial diagnosis and treatment?

Answer 6

2 - 3 weeks
- followed by community isolation

Question 7

Why is the BCG vaccine not generally recommended in the United States?

Answer 7

Low Prevalence of TB
Interferes with ability to used PPD