TB signs and symptoms - Answer coughing up blood, fever, chest pain, chills, weight loss, night sweats, long term cough, no appetite, fatigue
TB diagnostic testing - Answer Mantoux PPD testing: only indicates initial exposure not active disease
QuantiFERON-TB Gold testing: indicated that...
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TB signs and symptoms - Answer coughing up blood, fever, chest pain, chills, weight loss, night sweats,
long term cough, no appetite, fatigue
TB diagnostic testing - Answer Mantoux PPD testing: only indicates initial exposure not active disease
QuantiFERON-TB Gold testing: indicated that a person had been infected with TB, not if they have active
progression
Sputum-AFB and culture of sputum: used to diagnosis TB-early in the am specimen x3 may take weeks
TB interventions - Answer VIt B w/ INH to prevent peripheral neuropathy
INH may be used as a prophylactic measure
Monitor liver enzyme, BUN< creatinine, sputum culture, side effects of medication
TB medications - Answer Antituberculosis agent for 6-12 months
Initial: INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol-daily x8k
Continuation: INH and rifampin or INH and rifampertine last 4-7 months
COPD signs and symptoms - Answer SOB, wheezing, chronic cough
COPD diagnostic testing - Answer Symptoms
Physical examination
Sample of sputum
Chest x-ray
High-resolution CT (HRCT scan)
Pulmonary function test (spirometer)
Arterial blood gases test
Pulse oximeter
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