etiology / patho
what bacteria causes TB?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
which patient seating in the hallway is suspicious of TB
the one with persistent cough, weight loss, fatigue, chills, sweat at night
Blood test for TB are
quanti-feron gold and t-spot.tb
adverse effects patient to report
1orange urine
2.joint pain
3. tingling in hands
4. constipation
tingling in hands
important equipment for a nurse to use (wear) when caring for patient with TB
N95 HEPA
at what stage TB can be transmitted to an other person ?
Active infection stage
a father is discharge to go home with 3 kids . how is going to prevent spread of TB to his family
use of mask, taking medication
how long will take before reading the Mantoux test?
48 to 72 hours
average time patient can take TB meds
6 to 12 months
dirty tissues in patient floor , what to teach him?
put in plastic bag , tight it and dispose
what can trigger latent stage to active stage?
emotional stress, serious diseases such as diabetes or HIV
information to community about TB include?(S.A)
1. persistent cough2. weight gain
3. purulent sputum
4.night sweat
1,3,4
what is the need of chest x-ray for infected TB patient?
detect lesions in the lung
side effect of Rifampin that can be scary to patient
discoloring of body fluid (urine ,tears, sweat)
patient wants to stop taking meds because he is feeling better what you tell hin
need to finish series or you will get sick again
how is TB spread/ transmitted?
person to person/ airborne route
diplopia is a manifestation of TB
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
what is the positive size of induration for immunocompromised patient suspected with TB
5mm
TB meds can treat the disease
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
2 steps to teach patient to prevent spread of TB when coughing or sneezing
cover mouth and nose with tissue
wash hands with soap and warm water