Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

Patients who are _____ are at risk of tuberculosis

What are the initial investigations for tuberculosis? _____, x3 sputum smears

Patients who have a pulmonary embolism, despite taking anticoagulation, should be considered for _____

_____ is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that commonly affects the lungs

A pulmonary embolism risk factor is recent _____

What is the management of active tuberculosis? _____

Hint: be very specific

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

What is the management of latent tuberculosis? _____

Hint: 2 options

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

What investigation is done to screen for latent tuberculosis in patients who may produce false negative tests? _____