TB Questions and Answers with Complete and Certified Solutions
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TB Questions and Answers with
Complete and Certified Solutions
Which test is commonly used to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection?
Tuberculin skin test (TST)
Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)
Sputum smear microscopy
Chest X-ray
What is the typical duration of treatment for drug-su...
TB Questions and Answers with
Complete and Certified Solutions
Which test is commonly used to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection?
Tuberculin skin test (TST)
✔✔Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)
Sputum smear microscopy
Chest X-ray
What is the typical duration of treatment for drug-susceptible tuberculosis?
3 months
✔✔6 months
12 months
18 months
What is a characteristic symptom of active pulmonary tuberculosis?
Abdominal pain
Skin rash
✔✔Persistent cough with sputum or blood
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,Muscle weakness
Which group is most at risk of developing active tuberculosis?
Healthy adults
✔✔People with HIV
Vaccinated children
Athletes
What is the first-line drug combination for treating tuberculosis?
Rifampin, ciprofloxacin, ethionamide, and pyrazinamide
✔✔Isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol
Rifampin, streptomycin, moxifloxacin, and ethambutol
Isoniazid, clarithromycin, pyrazinamide, and linezolid
Which of the following is a common side effect of rifampin?
✔✔Orange discoloration of bodily fluids
Hearing loss
Joint pain
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, Constipation
What does a positive sputum smear for acid-fast bacilli indicate?
A fungal infection
A viral infection
✔✔Active tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis
Which condition increases the risk of tuberculosis reactivation?
✔✔HIV infection
Vitamin C deficiency
High protein diet
Frequent exercise
What is the most important preventive measure for tuberculosis in healthcare settings?
✔✔Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Administering antibiotics to all patients
Frequent handwashing
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