Relias Training: Exam: Tuberculosis: The Basics Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Relias Training: Exam: Tuberculosis:
The Basics Questions and Answers
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What is tuberculosis (TB)?
A bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs, caused by *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*.
How is tuberculosis transmitted?
Through airborne particles when an infected per...
Relias Training: Exam: Tuberculosis:
The Basics Questions and Answers
Already Passed
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
✔✔A bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs, caused by *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*.
How is tuberculosis transmitted?
✔✔Through airborne particles when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
What is the most common symptom of active tuberculosis?
✔✔A persistent cough lasting more than three weeks, often accompanied by chest pain.
What test is used to diagnose tuberculosis?
✔✔Sputum smear microscopy, culture, and chest X-ray are commonly used for diagnosis.
What does a positive tuberculin skin test (TST) indicate?
✔✔It indicates previous exposure to *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, but not necessarily active
disease.
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, What is latent tuberculosis (LTBI)?
✔✔A condition where *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* is present in the body but the person does
not have symptoms and is not contagious.
How is active tuberculosis different from latent tuberculosis?
✔✔Active tuberculosis causes symptoms and is contagious, while latent tuberculosis does not
show symptoms and is not contagious.
What is the main treatment for tuberculosis?
✔✔A combination of antibiotics, including isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.
How long does tuberculosis treatment typically last?
✔✔6-9 months, depending on the drug regimen and whether the TB is drug-resistant.
What are some common side effects of tuberculosis medications?
✔✔Liver toxicity, nausea, vomiting, and peripheral neuropathy.
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