13 Questions
Which drug is the primary drug used for TB?
Isoniazid
What adverse effect is associated with Ethambutol in pediatric patients?
Optic neuritis
Which drug is contraindicated for patients with liver disease?
Isoniazid
Which drug is used for multidrug-resistant TB and may cause chest pain as an adverse effect?
Bedaquiline
In which patient population is Optic Neuritis a potential side effect of drug therapy?
Pediatric patients
Which drug is specifically used for pulmonary multidrug-resistant TB?
Capreomycin
What term describes a state where TB bacteria may test positive but are not necessarily infectious?
Dormancy
What is the purpose of administering purified protein derivatives (mantoux) intradermally?
To detect exposure to the TB organism
How is a positive result indicated in the purified protein derivatives test?
By induration at the site of injection
Why is it important to monitor a patient closely during TB therapy?
To reduce the infectiousness of the patient
How long may TB treatment last under certain circumstances?
1 year or up to 2 years
What should patients be informed about their medication regimen?
The importance of taking medications as prescribed
During TB treatment, when are patients considered contagious?
Throughout the duration of being treated
Learn about the first-line and second-line antitubercular drugs, their uses, contraindications, and side effects. Understand the importance of monitoring liver function and potential optic neuritis.
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