Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards
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Patients who have a pulmonary embolism, despite taking anticoagulation, should be considered for _____
The screening test(s) for latent tuberculosis include the _____ and IGRA.
The Ghon complex of Primary tuberculosis includes _____ lymphadenopathy with Ghon foci in the middle and lower lobes of the lungs
A _____ lung lesion + hilar lymph nodes is known as a Ghon complex in tuberculosis
Ghon focus lung lesions (tuberculosis) usually _____ in immunocompetent individuals
Hint: prognosis
_____ tuberculosis is a non-immune host exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis which develops a small lung lesion called Ghon focus
If the Mantoux test is +ve or is uncertain then _____
Hint: next step
What criteria is used if pulmonary embolism is suspected? _____
Tuberculosis risk factor includes _____ in areas with high TB prevalence (e.g. South-East Asia, Africa, Western Pacific)
Biopsy of tuberculosis reveals _____ granulomas
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