25 Questions
What is the type of disease that Tuberculosis is classified as?
Communicable infectious
What is the causative agent of Tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Tuberculosis?
Benign
What is the name of the disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis
Which of the following is a consequence of Tuberculosis?
Death
How is M. tuberculosis typically transmitted from person to person?
Via aerosolized particles from coughing or other activities
What is the primary mechanism of M. tuberculosis transmission?
Aerosolized particles from respiratory activities
Which of the following activities is most likely to aerosolize M. tuberculosis?
Sneezing
What is the most common route of M. tuberculosis transmission?
Airborne transmission through respiratory activities
How does M. tuberculosis primarily spread from one person to another?
Through respiratory activities that generate aerosolized particles
Who is most likely to become infected with TB?
People living in close proximity to TB patients
What is the primary risk factor for progressing to active TB?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Which of the following groups is at a higher risk of developing active TB?
People with compromised immune systems
What is a significant factor in the transmission of TB?
Prolonged close contact with TB patients
Why are close contacts of TB patients at a higher risk of infection?
Due to prolonged exposure to the bacteria
What is the recommended number of drugs to be used simultaneously for treating TB?
At least two
What is the primary purpose of directly observed therapy (DOT)?
To ensure completion of treatment
How long is the drug treatment typically continued for multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)?
At least 18-24 months
In what cases may surgery be necessary?
To remove destroyed lung tissue, space-occupying lesions, and some extrapulmonary lesions
What is the primary goal of using multiple drugs simultaneously in TB treatment?
To prevent drug resistance
What is the purpose of the data in guiding the initial drug selection for a new patient?
To select the most effective treatment regimen
What is the abbreviation for the therapy that involves direct observation of the patient taking medication?
DOT
Which of the following medications is typically used in combination with isoniazid and pyrazinamide?
RIF
What is the purpose of including ethambutol in the treatment regimen for pulmonary tuberculosis?
To reduce the risk of resistance to isoniazid
What is the primary advantage of using directly observed therapy in treating pulmonary tuberculosis?
It ensures patient adherence to the treatment regimen
Test your knowledge on Tuberculosis, a communicable infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This quiz covers the basics of TB, a crucial topic in clinical pharmacy. Learn and assess your understanding of this important disease.
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