TB
What bacteria causes TB
mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the acronym for the medications used to treat TB
RIPE
Rifampin is associated with what side effect
Red/orange bodily fluids
List 2 diagnostic tests
Chest X-Ray, Sputum Culture, Mantoux Test
What vitamin is associated with Isoniazid
Vitamin B6
What major side effect to report when taking Ethambutol
Vision changes
After how many weeks is someone considered "not contagious" after being on antibiotic therapy?
2 weeks/ 3 negative cultures
What are the 3 steps to take when someone is suspected to have TB
List 3 ways you can prevent getting TB in your everyday life
Vaccine, screening, mask, hygiene
List 5 expected findings
Persistent cough, sputum (blood tinged), weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, fever/chills, chest pain, unusual behavior, anorexia.
What are the medications to treat TB
Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
List 4 teaching points to give to your client
Take the antibiotics for 6 months or longer; if you're on Rifampin, orange/red bodily secretions are normal; stay away from others until you receive a negative sputum culture; good hand washing; call your MD if you are taking Ethambutol and experience vision changes; keep your home and room well ventilated; wear a mask when around others; encourage adequate nutrition
List 5 risk factors
Close contact/exposure to TB, lower socioeconomic status, immunocompromised, homeless, old age, crowds, AIDS, chemo, kidney disease, diabetes, Crohn's disease, travel outside of the US, immigration, being in prison, being in nursing homes, healthcare facilities, substance abuse.
What organs does TB effect (list all 5)
lungs, kidneys, liver, brain, bone
List 4 Complications associated with TB
pleuritis, pericarditis, meningitis, peritonitis, bone and joint infections, GI/GU infections, miliary TB, infections of other organs