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is the term for positive S/S of tuberculosis, positive radiographic evidence(Chest Xray), and is the most concerning type of tuberculosis because of its airborne spread?
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Active TB
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is the term for a person whom has no S/S or radiographic evidence of active disease but does show evidence of infection through a positive PPD skin test?
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Latent TB infection (LTBI)
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What is the preferred testing method for tuberculosis exposure and is measured by induration?
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Mantaux Method utilizing a 5TU(tuberculin unit) PPD(purified protein derivative
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is the term for a person with an area of induration to a 5TU TB skin test greater than 5mm?
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reactor
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What is the preferred antibiotic therapy for a NEW LTBI where ACTIVE TB was ruled out?
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INH(5mg/kg) 300mg-max QD x9months
also recommended to provide 50mg PO QD of Vitamin B6(pyridoxine) |
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Pers with orders to a Commissioned Vessel have TB testing is done?
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During their operational suitability screening. (w/in 6mo of reporting aboard)
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Pers seperating from the Navy have TB testing done?
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6 mo prior to separation or retirement
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TST test results must be recorded where? (AD ONLY)
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NAVMED 6230/4, Adult Immunization Record, AHLTA, MRRS, SNAP, SAMS.
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What is BAMT?
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Blood Assay for M. Tuberculosis infection.
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Evaluation of all new positive TST's must include?
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Appropriate history and PE, use NAVMED 6224/7 - Initial TB Exposure Risk Assessment(TST).
Chest XRAY |
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Pt who are at risk for liver disease or INH-induced hepatoxicity should have what labs drawn prior to INH?
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AST, ALT, and bilirubin
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If a patients transaminase levels exceed three to five times the upper limit of normal, what should be done?
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Consider withholding INH
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What form is used for pts receiving therapy for LTBI?
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NAVMED 6224/9, Monthly Eval of Pts reciving Therapy of Latent TB Infection.
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A MER must be submitted for all new cases of active TB or suspected new cases of active TB by the ship or station w/in how long?
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24 hrs
Submit a second MER in active TB cases when the disease is either ruled in or out. |
