On the subject of TB...

Were we listening in class tonight?

A client had active TB. Which of the following symptoms will he exhibit?
1. Chest and lower back pain
2. Chills, fever, night sweats, and hemoptysis
3. Fever of more than 104 F (40 C) and nausea
4. Headache and photophobia

A client with primary TB infection can expect to develop which of the following conditions?
1. Active TB within 2 weeks
2. Active TB within 1 month
3. A fever that requires hospitalization
4. A positive skin test

A client was infected with tuberculosis (TB) bacillus 10 years ago but never developed the disease. He's now being treated for cancer. The client begins to develop signs of TB. This is known as which of the following types of infection?
1. Active infection
2. Primary infection
3. Superinfection
4. Tertiary infection

A client with a positive skin test for TB isn't showing signs of active disease. To help prevent the development of active TB, the client should be treated with isoniazid, 300mg daily, for how long?
1. 10 to 14 days
2. 2 to 4 weeks
3. 3 to 6 months
4. 9 to 12 months

A client diagnosed with active TB would be hospitalized primarily for which of the following reasons?
1. To evaluate his condition
2. To determine his compliance
3. To prevent spread of the disease
4. To determine the need for antibiotic therapy

What are your answers? These questions came from the 'Incredibly Easy!' NCLEX-RN Q& A book. If you want to know the rationale, let me know and I will post.