11-08-2015, 03:04 PM
149) A 29 year old internal medicine resident physician has been exposed to a patient with cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis 1 month ago. He denies any symptoms. His physical examination is normal. A tuberculin skin test reaction is positive now at 6mm. His Skin test one year ago was negative. A chest X-ray is within normal limits and chemistry panel is normal. The most appropriate management optiuon for this patient is :
A) Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin and Ethambutol for 9 months
B) Observation as ≥ 10mm is considered positive in health care workers
C) Isoniazid for 9 months
D) Rifampin for 9 months
E) Isoniazid for 6 months
A) Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin and Ethambutol for 9 months
B) Observation as ≥ 10mm is considered positive in health care workers
C) Isoniazid for 9 months
D) Rifampin for 9 months
E) Isoniazid for 6 months