Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

Flashcard 201: _____ is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that commonly affects the lungs

Answer: Tuberculosis

Flashcard 202: The Mantoux test is injected _____ and results are observed 2-3 days later

Answer: intradermally

Flashcard 203: RIPE drugs are used to treat active tuberculosis. What is the notable side effect of rifampin? _____

Answer: Red/orange bodily secretions/urine

Flashcard 204: What vaccine is given to prevent tuberculosis? _____

Answer: BCG

Flashcard 205: A _____ lung lesion + hilar lymph nodes is known as a Ghon complex in tuberculosis

Answer: Ghon focus

Flashcard 206: The Ghon complex of Primary tuberculosis includes _____ lymphadenopathy with Ghon foci in the middle and lower lobes of the lungs

Answer: hilar

Flashcard 207: The screening test(s) for latent tuberculosis include the _____ and IGRA.

Answer: Mantoux test

Extra: The Mantoux test (Tuberculin Skin Test - TST) and IGRA are both used for screening latent TB. Active TB is diagnosed via sputum microscopy, culture, or NAAT (CBNAAT).

Flashcard 208: If the Mantoux test is +ve or is uncertain then _____

Answer: interferon-γ release assay can be done

Flashcard 209: What is the management of active tuberculosis? _____

Answer: Initial 2 month phase: Rifampicin, Isoniazid (taken with pyridoxine), Pyranzinamide, Ethambutol Continuation 4 month phase: Rifampicin, Isoniazid (taken with pyridoxine)

Flashcard 210: Two types of tuberculosis - _____ - Secondary (post-primary) TB

Answer: Primary TB