Tuberculosis Flashcards
How often do you medications normally last for tuberculosis
6 to 12 months
How often are sputum sample taken
Every 2 to 4 weeks
Three negative cultures on three different days means what
No longer infectious
Indications of TB
Fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, low-grade fever, productive cough with Mucopurulent sputum
Diet for tuberculosis
High protein, high carb
How is TB transmitted
Coughing, laughing, sneezing, or singing
What is tuberculosis
A chronic recurrent infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a relatively slow growing, slender, rod shaped, acid-fast organism with a waxy outer capsule that increases its resistance to distraction
Tuberculosis often affects which organ most often
The lungs
Manifestations
Persistent cough Weight loss Anorexia Night sweats Hemoptysis SOB Fever Chills
Risk for latent TB
Recently traveled outside of the country
What type of room should be used for tuberculosis
Negative airflow rooms
Which ethnicity is our greatest risk for contracting tuberculosis
Asian immigrants
Major risk factor
Recent homelessness
A positive TB test means what
Greater than 15 mm
Why are multiple trucks necessary for the treatment of tuberculosis
Due to the risk of resistance