TB Treatment in Adults

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What is the recommended screening for high-risk groups for active tuberculosis?

High-risk groups should be considered for screening for active tuberculosis (correct)
High-risk groups should be screened for both active and latent tuberculosis
No screening is recommended for high-risk groups
High-risk groups should be screened for latent tuberculosis infection

What is the recommended screening for HIV in patients with tuberculosis?

HIV screening is not recommended for patients with tuberculosis
HIV screening should be offered to all patients with tuberculosis (correct)
HIV screening should be offered to some patients with tuberculosis
HIV screening should only be offered to high-risk patients with tuberculosis

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of adult patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)?

Productive cough
Hemoptysis
Chest pain
Abdominal pain (correct)

What is the recommended approach for adult patients presenting with unexplained cough lasting more than two weeks?

They should be investigated for pulmonary tuberculosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of TB treatment in adults?

To cure, prevent mortality and morbidity, reduce risk of transmission, prevent emergence of MDRTB (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intensive phase treatment duration for new cases (Primary TB) in adults?

2 months (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when dosing rifampicin in TB treatment?

Lower than recommended dosage (B) Signup and view all the answers

In cases where ethambutol is contraindicated, what can be substituted?

Streptomycin (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a high-risk group for tuberculosis?

Vegetarians (D) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances or behaviors is NOT listed as a high-risk factor for tuberculosis?

Vegan diet (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the epidemiological data provided in the text, which age group has the highest percentage of new tuberculosis cases globally?

21 - 60 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which gender has a higher percentage of new tuberculosis cases globally?

Male (A) Signup and view all the answers