Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
How is TB spread?
A
airborne droplets
2
Q
favorable environments for growth
A
- upper lung lobes
- kidneys
- cerebral cortex
- adrenal glands
- epiphyses of bones
3
Q
Classifcation
A
0: no exposure
1: exposure, no infection
2: latent TB, no disease
3: TB, clinically active
4: TB, not clinically active
5: TB suspected
4
Q
Active Manifestations
A
- fatigue
- malaise
- anorexia
- weight loss
- low grade fever
- night sweats
- frequent cough
5
Q
Acute Manifestations
A
- high fever & chills
- productive cough
- pleuritic pain
6
Q
Complications
A
- military: invade bloodstream & organs
- pleural: bacteria in pleural space
- pneumonia
7
Q
TB Pneumonia Manifestations
A
- fever
- chills
- productive cough
- pleuritic pain
- leukocytosis
8
Q
Positive reaction
A
> 5mm: HIV group or recent contact
10mm: long term care facilities, IV drugs, health care
15mm: general public
9
Q
TB treatment
A
STRIPE STreptomycin Rifampin Isonlazid Pyrazinamide Ethambutol
10
Q
Isoniazide
A
- liver function tests
- causes B6 deficiency and no alcohol intake
- epigastric distress, jaundice, peripheral neuritis
11
Q
Length of INH
A
6-9 months
-HIV: 9 months
