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WorksheetsPediatric Tuberculosis Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a common indicator of ongoing TB transmission in the community?
Active TB disease
Latent TB infection
TB in adults
TB in children
What does a TST or IGRA result of (+) indicate in a child?
Child is a potential source case
Child has active TB disease
Child has latent TB infection
Child is asymptomatic
Which test is NOT used for diagnosing TB in children?
MRI
Xpert TB
AFB
Kultur
What is the interpretation of a TST result with ≥10 mm induration?
Positive for high-risk groups
Negative for all individuals
Positive for recent immigrants
Negative for children
What is a common symptom of TB in children?
Nausea
Skin rash
Headache
Cough for more than 2 weeks
What is the main challenge in diagnosing TB in children?
Lack of treatment options
Availability of tests
High cost of diagnosis
Non-specific clinical presentation
What does the Xpert MTB/RIF test identify?
Only drug resistance
Only latent TB
TB bacteria and drug resistance
Only TB bacteria
What is the recommended initial diagnostic test for suspected TB?
IGRA
Chest X-ray
TST
Xpert MTB/RIF
What is a limitation of the TST?
It requires hospitalization
It does not exclude LTBI or TB disease
It can only be used in adults
It is always accurate
What is the significance of a child having contact with an infectious TB case?
Increased risk of developing TB
Only relevant for adults
Decreased risk of TB
No significance
What is the purpose of the Indonesia scoring system for child TB?
To monitor TB treatment
To prevent TB
To diagnose TB more appropriately
To treat TB
What is a common problem in diagnosing TB in primary health centers?
Overdiagnosis
Underdiagnosis
Availability of medications
High patient turnover
What is the recommended treatment for a child with confirmed TB?
Only supportive care
Combination therapy for 6 months
Surgery
Antibiotics for 2 weeks
What is a key factor in the management of TB in children?
Age of the child
Geographic location
Nutritional status
Family history of TB
What is the significance of a TST result of ≥15 mm induration?
Positive for high-risk individuals
Negative for all individuals
Positive for individuals with no risk factors
Positive for children under 4
