TB Testing
TB CASES
TB in Hollywood
Clinic Trivia
100
If a patient states that they have had positive TB blood tests in the past - what should your follow-up questions be?
Have you ever received treatment for LTBI or TB disease?
100
What medication can cause a decrease in visual acuity? (Requires monthly vision exams!)
Ethambutol
100
What movie, released in 2001, involved a singer who develops active tuberculosis?
Moulin Rouge
200
Why do we give B6 to some patients?
To prevent side effects (peripheral neuropathy) of INH.
200
When can a patient move to VDOT?
After completing the initial phase of medication
(with provider approval)
200
Which member of The Beatles was diagnosed with TB when he was 12 y/o and spent 2 years in the hospital?
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Ringo Star
200
Who's great grandparents are from Cuba?
Rachelle!
300
A US born individual required a TST for her job at a daycare. She has no known risk factors for infection or for developing TB disease. How big does her induration need to be for it to be considered positive?
15mm.
(But we could still offer a blood test!)
300
Name 5 incentives and enablers we offer TB Cases.
Taxi rides to appts.
Groceries for patients experiencing food insecurity
Protein Shakes
Gas Cards
Mcdonald's cards (be cautious if patient is on isolation)
Supplies from our social work closet
300
What is another name for TB?
A) The Black Plague
B) Consumption
C) 100-Day cough
D) Whooping Cough
B) Consumption
300
Who was an extra in a Hallmark film about the Derby?
Blair!
400
What does the BCG vaccine protect against?
The BCG vaccine primarily protects children under the age of 10 from developing more deadly forms of TB Disease (EX: TB meningitis)
400
What blood test (other than QFT) should be documented on all active TB patients?
HIV TEST
400
In this 2013 British Historical Crime show, Thomas Shelby's daughter dies of TB Meningitis.
Peaky Blinders
400
Who played soccer and was a cheerleader in high school?
India
500
What percentage of LTBI patients will convert to TB disease at some point in their lifetime?
**Bonus if you know the conversion rate for people with diabetes!
5-10%
A patient is at a 10% risk of developing TB disease the first 2 years after exposure. After that, the chance lowers to 5%.
LTBI patients with diabetes have a 20% risk of conversion!
500
What are the education requirements for patient with newly diagnosed TB Disease?
Sputum Collection
Respiratory Precautions
HIV Education
Nutrition (INH and Rifampin dietary restrictions)
DOT
500
In this 1994 film directed by Peter Jackson, Juliet maintains a friendship with Pauline while she is being treated at a sanatorium for TB.
Heavenly Creatures (1994)