Positive tuberculin skin test result in the clinic

Reference no: EM133701801

Question

A 28-year-old man, recently emigrating from the Philippines, was noted to have a positive tuberculin skin test result in the clinic. His chest radiograph showed no active tuberculosis, and he denied any symptoms of this infection, including weight loss, cough, or night sweats. To prevent future disease, daily dosing with isoniazid was recommended for the next 9 months. Two weeks after initiating therapy, the patient reported progressive fatigue, intermittent bouts of nausea, and abdominal pain. He also noticed darkening of his urine and light-colored stools. His sister noted a gradual yellowing of his eyes and skin. Blood tests showed a marked increase in serum bilirubin and aminotransferases. The isoniazid was discontinued, and his symptoms subsided with normalizing of his liver enzymes.

Reference no: EM133701801

Questions Cloud

Compose community diagnosis plan community interventions : Analyze the assessment data Compose a community diagnosis Plan community interventions Implement community interventions Evaluate the outcomes

Musculoskeletal-denies history of fractures-gout-arthritis : Musculoskeletal : Denies history of fractures , gout , and arthritis. Denies myalgias and arthralgias. Denies back and neck pain and trauma.

Metabolism and excretion of the new medication : Aripiprazole: mechanism of action, metabolism, and excretion of the new medication. What type of metabolic management strategy would you implement?

Which change management strategy : Which change management strategy will be applied to implement quality improvement when providing end-of-life care to Muslim patients in a hospital setting?

Positive tuberculin skin test result in the clinic : A 28-year-old man, recently emigrating from the Philippines, was noted to have a positive tuberculin skin test result in the clinic.

Discussion of pericarditis-myocarditis and endocarditis : A discussion of Pericarditis, Myocarditis, and Endocarditis. Include pathophysiology, common causes, emergency manifestations, and treatment.

Chronic medical conditions may turn to spirituality : Many clients who have chronic medical conditions may turn to spirituality, therapeutic touch, or Eastern medicine such as Reiki for healing.

Impact on the communication process : User Internal noise, mental/emotional distress Internal noise has an impact on the communication process.

Proving discharge instructions for client with arrhythmia : The nurse is proving discharge instructions for a client with a new arrhythmia. Which statement should the nurse include?

User Account

All Pages