Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

A _____ lung lesion + hilar lymph nodes is known as a Ghon complex in tuberculosis

RIPE drugs are used to treat active tuberculosis. What is the notable side effect of isoniazid? _____

What vaccine is given to prevent tuberculosis? _____

The Ghon complex of Primary tuberculosis includes _____ lymphadenopathy with Ghon foci in the middle and lower lobes of the lungs

Patients who are _____ are at risk of tuberculosis

If the Mantoux test is +ve or is uncertain then _____

Hint: next step

The Ghon focus lung lesion (tuberculosis) can _____ in immunocompromised individuals

Hint: prognosis

What is the management of multidrug-resistant tuberuclosis (MDR-TB)? _____

What investigation is recommended for all patients with suspected pulmonary embolism to exclude other causes? _____

What is the management of pulmonary embolism with haemodynamic instability? _____