Tuberculosis Flashcards
How does ileocecal tuberculosis present?
Weight loss, fever and night sweats
Palpable mass in lower quadrant
Abdominal pain
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What is used for diagnosis of TB?
Early morning samples
How does TB appear on CXR?
Patchy opacification across both upper zones
What is a risk of a cavitating lesion?
Lung abscess
Aspergilloma
How does lung abscess present?
Excess large amounts of blood
Central cavitation with air fluid level
How does aspergillomas present?
Aspergilloma is when aspergillosis fungus clumps tougher in lung cavity and is usually asymptomatic
Which tuberculosis drug causes peripheral neuropathy?
Isoniazid due to B6 depletion so it must be taken with pyridoxine. Other side effects include hepatotoxicity, optic neuritis and gout
What are the side effects of pyrazinamide?
Arthralgia
Myalgia
Gout
Hepatotoxicity
What are the side effects of ethambutol?
Optic neuritis
What are the side effects of rifampicin?
Orange discouraging of secretions
Flu-like symptoms
Hepatotoxicity
Which drug is used in treating drug-resistant TB?
Amikain, with main side effects being toxicity and nephrotoxicity.
