18 Questions
What is the recommended screening for high-risk groups for active tuberculosis?
High-risk groups should be considered for screening for active tuberculosis
What is the recommended screening for HIV in patients with tuberculosis?
HIV screening should be offered to all patients with tuberculosis
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of adult patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)?
Abdominal pain
What is the recommended approach for adult patients presenting with unexplained cough lasting more than two weeks?
They should be investigated for pulmonary tuberculosis
What is the recommended approach for the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB)?
EPTB should be diagnosed based on a combination of symptoms, imaging, and laboratory tests
What is the recommended approach for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children?
Tuberculosis should be suspected in children with prolonged fever, failure to thrive, and persistent lymphadenopathy
What is the aim of TB treatment in adults?
To cure, prevent mortality and morbidity, reduce risk of transmission, prevent emergence of MDRTB
What must be included in health education provided to TB patients and family members?
The nature of the disease, necessity of strict adherence with prolonged treatment, risks of defaulting treatment
What is the intensive phase treatment duration for new cases (Primary TB) in adults?
2 months
What should be avoided when dosing rifampicin in TB treatment?
Lower than recommended dosage
In cases where ethambutol is contraindicated, what can be substituted?
Streptomycin
When should an intensive phase consisting of 2HRZES be administered in adults with previously treated cases (Post-Primary TB)?
Treatment failure, relapse, or return after default
Which of the following is NOT considered a high-risk group for tuberculosis?
Vegetarians
Which of the following statements about tuberculosis in Malaysia is correct?
The number of new tuberculosis cases in Malaysia increased from 15,000 in 2005 to 19,251 in 2011.
Which of the following substances or behaviors is NOT listed as a high-risk factor for tuberculosis?
Vegan diet
According to the epidemiological data provided in the text, which age group has the highest percentage of new tuberculosis cases globally?
21 - 60 years
Which of the following statements about the treatment of tuberculosis is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
Directly observed therapy (DOT) is recommended for the treatment of tuberculosis to ensure adherence.
Which gender has a higher percentage of new tuberculosis cases globally?
Male
This quiz covers the treatment of tuberculosis in adults, including appropriate regimens, duration, and adherence strategies to cure the disease and prevent mortality, morbidity, and transmission. It emphasizes the importance of health education for patients and family members to ensure strict adherence to treatment.
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