Tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a fast growing bacterium that has a doubling time of approximately 20 minutes.

• True

• False

Which type of TB test requires the person to return to the clinic and have the result "read" by a clinician in 48-72 hours?

• TB blood test

• TB skin test

• TB stool test

• TB yo mamma test

Which of the following are considered symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis?

• Dry mouth, blurry vision

• The ability to talk to animals

• Coughing, night sweats, fevers

• An insatiable craving for gravy

Tuberculosis can have either an active or latent state. In which state would the patient receive treatment?

• Active

• Latent

• Both

• Montana

Why should one of the sputum samples tested for AFB be an early morning sample?

• To surprise the bacteria before they've had breakfast.

• Coughing is often suppressed at night, thus early morning expectoration represents overnight secretions accumulated in the chest.

• I don't know.

• I don't know (but in red)

TB is the leading cause of death from an infectious agent worldwide.

• True

• False

• No way

• I do not believe you