Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

Patients who have a pulmonary embolism, despite taking anticoagulation, should be considered for _____

Patients who are _____ are at risk of tuberculosis

A pulmonary embolism risk factor is recent _____

_____ tuberculosis can result in granuloma formation in the spleen, liver, adrenal gland and meninges (causing meningitis)

_____ is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that commonly affects the lungs

What is the management of latent tuberculosis? _____

Hint: 2 options

What investigation is done to screen for latent tuberculosis in patients who may produce false negative tests? _____

RIPE drugs are used to treat active tuberculosis. What is the notable side effect of ethambutol? _____

RIPE drugs are used to treat active tuberculosis. What is the notable side effect of rifampin? _____

_____ may be indicated in homeless, patients with poor compliance, and prisoners for active/latent tuberculosis