A 42-year-old woman with suspected pulmonary TB has 3 weeks cough, weight loss, night sweats. Best initial public health action?...

Question

A 42-year-old woman with suspected pulmonary TB has 3 weeks cough, weight loss, night sweats. Best initial public health action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent sputum samples and notify public health

Answer

Start antibiotics and no notification

Answer

No isolation needed

Answer

Chest CT only

Answer

Delay steps until culture confirmed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary TB suspicion