Tuberculosis

Question 0

Tuberculosis skin test

Answer 0

Uses purified protein derivative, and interferon releases are used to screen high-risk people for tuberculosis

Question 1

Define tuberculosis

Answer 1

Infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a gram-positive, acid-fast bacilli that is usually spread from person-to-person via airborne droplets

Question 2

Drug therapy with TB

Answer 2

For drugs are used for the initial two months phase of a six-month regimen

Question 3

Latent TB infection

Answer 3

Treated with antitubercular drugs to prevent active disease and decrease the number to be carriers in the community

Question 4

Suspected TB cases

Answer 4

Placed on airborne isolation, receive appropriate drug therapy, and receive immediate medical workup, including chest x-ray, sputum smear, and culture

Question 5

Nursing care for TB

Answer 5

Nursing diagnosis of ineffective breathing pattern, imbalanced nutrition, noncompliance, and activity tolerance