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What is the term used to describe a patient who has had tuberculosis in the past and has a new infection?
What is the term used to describe a patient who has had tuberculosis in the past and has a new infection?
Which of the following antitubercular drugs is a COX-2 inhibitor?
Which of the following antitubercular drugs is a COX-2 inhibitor?
What is the primary use of Bedaquiline (Sirturo)?
What is the primary use of Bedaquiline (Sirturo)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoniazid?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoniazid?
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What is the term used to describe the skin test used to diagnose tuberculosis?
What is the term used to describe the skin test used to diagnose tuberculosis?
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Study Notes
Antitubercular Drugs
- Classified into first-line and second-line drugs
- First-line drugs are used to treat first infection episode, reinfection, and dormant TB
- Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a significant concern
Tuberculosis (TB) Concepts
- PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) is a diagnostic tool for TB
- Incidence of TB refers to the number of new cases per year
- Dormancy refers to the latent state of TB
Antitubercular Drug Therapy
- Bedaquiline (Sirturo) is an oral medication used to treat MDR-TB
- Isoniazid is a first-line drug used to treat TB, with considerations for therapy
- Rifabutin, Rifampin, and Rifapentine are antibiotics used to treat TB, with specific considerations
- Adverse effects of antitubercular drugs must be monitored
- Nursing implications for antitubercular drug therapy are crucial
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
- Used to treat inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis
- Classified into acetic acid derivatives and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors
- Acetic acid derivatives include:
- Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren)
- Indomethacin (Indocin)
- Sulindac (Clinoril)
- Tolmetin (Tolectin)
- Etodolac (Lodine)
- Ketorolac (Toradol)
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Description
This quiz covers antitubercular drugs, their classification, and treatment of tuberculosis including first-line and second-line drugs. It also covers concepts such as multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and PPD.
