Tuberculosis Flashcards

1
Q

How often do you medications normally last for tuberculosis

A

6 to 12 months

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2
Q

How often are sputum sample taken

A

Every 2 to 4 weeks

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3
Q

Three negative cultures on three different days means what

A

No longer infectious

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4
Q

Indications of TB

A

Fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, low-grade fever, productive cough with Mucopurulent sputum

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5
Q

Diet for tuberculosis

A

High protein, high carb

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6
Q

How is TB transmitted

A

Coughing, laughing, sneezing, or singing

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7
Q

What is tuberculosis

A

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

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8
Q

Tuberculosis often affects which organ most often

A

The lungs

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9
Q

Manifestations

A
Persistent cough
Weight loss
Anorexia
Night sweats
Hemoptysis
SOB
Fever
Chills
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10
Q

Risk for latent TB

A

Recently traveled outside of the country

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11
Q

What type of room should be used for tuberculosis

A

Negative airflow rooms

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12
Q

Which ethnicity is our greatest risk for contracting tuberculosis

A

Asian immigrants

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13
Q

Major risk factor

A

Recent homelessness

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14
Q

A positive TB test means what

A

Greater than 15 mm

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15
Q

Why are multiple trucks necessary for the treatment of tuberculosis

A

Due to the risk of resistance

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16
Q

Medications used for tuberculosis

A

Rifampin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol

17
Q

Side effects and teaching for Rifampin

A

Red orange tears, hearing, sweat, and saliva
Wear glasses instead of contacts
Oral contraceptives ineffective
Monitor for jaundice
Admin on empty stomach
Monitor CBC, liver, and renal function tests

18
Q

INH

Side effects and teaching

A

Interfers for absorption of B6
Neuropathy
Hepatotoxicity

19
Q

Tuberculosis medications are toxic to which organ

A

Liver

20
Q

A TB test less than 5 mm means what

A

Negative response

21
Q

A TB test Of more than 15 mm means what

A

Positive for all people

22
Q

A positive PPD test results manifest as what

A

Hard or indurated area between 5 and 9 mm for clients with you and abnormal chest x-ray

23
Q

Which diagnostic test should be expected to be prescribed prior to initiating anabiotic treatment

A

Sputum smear
PCR
Sputum culture

24
Q

Sputum culture confirms what

A

The diagnosis of tuberculosis

25
Q

Mantoux test

A

Five tuberculin units are injected intradermal into the aspect of the forearm
The test is red within 48 to 72 hours
The response is recorded as diameters of induration

26
Q

Should rifampin be taken on an empty stomach

A

Yes

27
Q

Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine can be administered along with what TB med

A

INH

28
Q

Vision should be monitored daily when taking which tuberculosis medication

A

Ethambutol

29
Q

Can a client take aspirin while taking rifampicin

A

No

30
Q

Nursing diagnosis for tuberculosis

A
Fatigue
Less somebody requirements for nutrition
Knowledge deficit
Ineffective health management
Risk for infection
Social isolation
Deficient health community
31
Q

When assessing a client with tuberculosis what should the nurse focus on

A

Observe for skin color, presence of cough, and difficulty breathing.

32
Q

Ethambutol can cause

A

Optic neuritis