Active Tuberculosis

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (246 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Active tuberculosis is a condition in which Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes infection; typically in the lungs, although many systems can be involved. The World Health Organization estimates that, annually, around 8 million people develop active tuberculosis globally, and nearly 2 million people die from the disease. Of every 10 people infected with M. tuberculosis, one may develop an active infection sometime in their lifetime. After infection, the risk of developing active tuberculosis is highest in the first year, but the active disease usually occurs many years later in most patients. This activity outlines the evaluation and management of active tuberculosis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Summarize the etiology of active tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

  • Describe the treatment options available for active tuberculosis.

  • Outline the screening tests for tuberculosis.

  • Review the importance of improving care coordination amongst the interprofessional team members to improve patient outcomes.

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Good info

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Liked the visual aids very much. The CXR and CT scans were helpful.

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