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Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)

Delayed Hypersensitivity (Cell Mediated Response)

Which of the following most likely describes what happens when a patient is exposed to tuberculosis?

Intradermal Injection

Which of the following describes how the tuberculosis skin Mantoux test is performed?

Read 48-72 hours

Which of the following most likely describes when the tuberculosis skin Mantoux test can be interpreted?

Positive Results

&ge; 5 mm Induration

In an immunocompromised patient, which of the following would most likely be considered a positive result of the tuberculosis skin Mantoux test?

Immunosuppressed

What group of people has the smallest area of induration, which indicates a positive test result?

&ge; 10 mm Induration

In a high-risk patient, which of the following would most likely be considered a positive result of the tuberculosis skin Mantoux test?

High Risk Patients

Which of the following patients would most likely present with an induration greater than 10mm?

&ge; 15 mm Induration

In a low-risk patient, which of the following would most likely be considered a positive result of the tuberculosis skin Mantoux test?

Considerations

Chest X-Ray

If a patient tests positive for the tuberculosis skin Mantoux test, the next step is which of the following?

Tuberculosis Assessment

Etiology

Airborne Droplet

Which of the following is the way that tuberculosis is transmitted?

Assessment

3 Week Productive Cough

During your assessment of a patient with tuberculosis, which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Night Sweats

Chest Pain

Fever

Weight Loss

Fatigue

Diagnosis

If tuberculosis is suspected, which of the following procedures or tests will most likely be ordered to aid in confirming the diagnosis?

Blood Tests

Mantoux Skin Test

3 Positive Sputum Tests

Which of the following tests most likely confirms the diagnosis of tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis Intervention

Hospital Care

Airborne Isolation

Which of the following is most likely a hospital care consideration regarding tuberculosis?

Drug Therapy

Combination Drug Therapy (RIPE)

Which of the following pharmacologic strategies is best associated with tuberculosis?

6-12 Months

Which of the following treatment durations is best associated with tuberculosis?

Which of the following is an acronym or mnemonic associated with tuberculosis management?

BCG Vaccination

Which of the following may result in a false positive tuberculin skin test?

Medication Education

Which of the following strategies enhances patient adherence to the medication regimen for treating tuberculosis?

3 Negative Sputum Specimens

Which of the following is required to deem a tuberculosis patient non-infectious?

Infection Control

Which of the following is an important consideration when treating patients with tuberculosis?

Ethambutol (Myambutol)

Mechanisms

Inhibits RNA Synthesis

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Ethambutol (Myambutol)?

Bacteriostatic

Indications

Tuberculosis (TB)

Which of the following diseases or disorders is indicated for treatment with Ethambutol (Myambutol)?

Side Effects

Optic Neuritis

During your assessment of a patient with Ethambutol (Myambutol) which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Red/Green Color Blindness

Gouty Arthritis

Consideration

Monitor Vision Acuity

Which of the following is most important while a patient is taking with Ethambutol (Myambutol)?

Isoniazid (INH)

Mechanism

Interferes with DNA Metabolism

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with isoniazid (INH)?

Which of the following diseases or disorders is isoniazid (INH) most likely used to treat?

During your assessment of a patient taking isoniazid which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Nausea and Vomiting

Hepatotoxicity

Peripheral Neuropathy

Vitamin B6 Prophylaxis

Which of the following is appropriate for a patient taking isoniazid?

Monitor AST/ALT

Which of the following are important considerations regarding monitoring a patient on isoniazid (INH)?

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