Nur 111 - Edge – Tuberculosis Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Nur 111 - Edge – Tuberculosis Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
William Parish, a 45-year-old male, presents with persistent cough, weight loss, and night
sweats. His chest X-ray shows infiltrates in the upper lobes, and sputum test for acid-fast bacilli
(AFB) is positive. What is the most ...
Nur 111 - Edge – Tuberculosis Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
William Parish, a 45-year-old male, presents with persistent cough, weight loss, and night
sweats. His chest X-ray shows infiltrates in the upper lobes, and sputum test for acid-fast bacilli
(AFB) is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis for William?
Pneumonia
✔✔Active pulmonary tuberculosis
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
What precaution should be taken due to William's positive sputum smear for acid-fast bacilli
(AFB)?
Droplet isolation
✔✔Airborne isolation
Contact isolation
Standard precautions
What should be the first step in William's treatment for tuberculosis?
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,✔✔Initiate a 4-drug regimen (isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol)
Prescribe antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia
Administer antivirals
Give steroids to reduce inflammation
What is the purpose of administering rifampin as part of William's tuberculosis treatment?
It reduces inflammation in the lungs
✔✔It inhibits bacterial RNA synthesis, helping to eliminate Mycobacterium tuberculosis
It relieves symptoms of fever and cough
It strengthens the immune system
Which of the following is a possible side effect of isoniazid, one of the drugs William will take?
Skin rash
Joint pain
✔✔Liver toxicity
Hair loss
What is the significance of the positive tuberculosis test in William's sputum?
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, It shows a viral infection rather than bacterial
✔✔It confirms the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in his respiratory tract
It suggests William has pneumonia
It indicates that William has asthma
What should be done after confirming that William has active tuberculosis?
Administer antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia
✔✔Start him on a combination of first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs and monitor for side effects
Prescribe steroids to reduce lung inflammation
Instruct him to rest at home until he is symptom-free
What is the most important reason for ensuring that William completes his full course of
tuberculosis treatment?
To speed up symptom relief
✔✔To prevent drug resistance and relapse
To reduce the risk of liver toxicity
To shorten the duration of the disease
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