NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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What is true of latent TB infection? Select all that apply.
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The person is very ill and has symptoms of the disease
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PPD skin test or blood test is positive for TB infection
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Normal chest x-ray and negative sputum test
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Needs treatment for the disease to prevent active disease at a later time
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -You can take medicine to prevent getting active TB disease. Isoniazid and Rifapentine (INH-RPT) are medicines used together to treat LTBI. They kill the sleeping TB germs before they make you sick. It can take many months for the medicine to kill the TB germs because they are strong.
Detailed explanation-2: -People with latent TB do not have any symptoms and cannot spread TB. If they do not get treatment, however, they may develop active TB disease in the future, spread the disease to others, and feel quite ill. People with active TB disease can be treated and cured if they get medical help.
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