Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

Tuberculosis risk factor includes _____ in areas with high TB prevalence (e.g. South-East Asia, Africa, Western Pacific)

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

What are the four first-line drugs used in the intensive phase of tuberculosis management?

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

If a PE is likely (≥ 5 points) a CTPA is delayed then _____

Hint: next step

If a PE is likely (≥ 5 points) and CTPA is positive then _____

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

If a PE is unlikely (≤ 4 points) & a D-dimer is -ve, then _____

What pneumoconiosis has an increased risk for tuberculosis (TB)? _____

If a PE is likely (≥ 5 points) a _____ is done immediately