Most common bacterial infection worldwide with signs et symptoms of persistent cough, bloody sputum, SOB, weight loss,night sweats, chills, poor appetite, et fever
What is Tuberculosis
100
For active TB to be controlled a patient must adhere to therapy for at least ________ even if symptoms are no longer present
What is 6 months
100
Very large and diverse group of microorganisms that include all yeast and molds
What is fungi
100
While taking the antifungal medication anidulafungin (Eraxis) instruct the patient to report what signs et symptoms
What is symptoms of DVT swelling, warmth, et pain in the lower extremities
100
Recommended for all TB patients to ensure that medications are taken as prescribed
What is DOT therapy (directly observed treatment)
200
While on a TB regimen instruct patients to monitor for s/sx of__________ that may indicate liver problems.
What is jaundice
200
While taking this first line antitubercular drug it is important to monitor changes in vision
What is ethambutol
200
Antifungal drugs should be used in caution with patients who have
What is kidney failure, liver disease, heart failure or severe dysrhythmias
200
While taking terbinafine (Lamisil) et flucytosine (Ancobon) what labs must be monitored
What is WBC
200
Used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections, such as vaginal candidiasis, et oropharyngeal candidiasis.
What is fluconazole (Diflucan)
300
First line drugs for Tuberculosis
What is isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol
300
Mantoux test, chest radiograph, et sputum culture
What is ways to diagnose TB
300
The most common adverse reaction of antifungal therapy is
What is anemia
300
Educate patients prescribed ketoconazole or voriconazole on ways to avoid
What is direct sunlight
300
Skin test is positive for TB when
What is a hardened, reddened area of 10mm or more forms around the injection site
400
This supplement is given to prevent/treat the peripheral neuropathy and optic neuritis that can happen from isoniazid therapy
What is B₆
400
Instruct the patient to increase water intake if taking ________ or__________ to help excrete uric acid crystals and prevent them from precipitating in joints or the kidneys.
What is pyrazinamide et ethambutol
400
While taking this antifungal drug adverse effects may last up to several weeks such as "shake and bake" or what is known as "red man syndrome" even if therapy has been discontinued.
What is Amphotericin B
400
If an infant is receiving flucytosine (Ancobon) what should the nurse inform the mother to watch for
What is signs et symptoms of bleeding
400
A test dose is recommended for
What is amphotericin B
500
Teach patients to avoid caffeine due to an increase in blood pressure when taking which first line drug for TB.
What is Isoniazid.
500
This first line antitubercular drug can cause secretions to become reddish orange, but will resume to normal color when discontinued.
What is rifampin
500
Grapefruit juice can reduce the effectiveness of what antifungal medications
What is "azoles"
500
While prescribed amphotericin B the older adult should be monitored closely for what signs et symptoms