A patient has developed pulmonary tuberculosis. Rank the findings in order of occurrence based on the normal progression of this disease
Choice 1. The patient begins to feel better.
Choice 2. The patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Choice 3. The patient does not complain of any symptoms associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Choice 4. The patient visits the physician's office with complaints of fatigue, night sweats, and has lost 10 pounds over the last 3 months.
Choice 5. The patient's purified protein derivative test is positive. The patient develops a cough with blood-tinged sputum. A chest x-ray indicates the presence of a cavitary lesion.
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
The initial infection causes very few, if any symptoms. The patient may visit a physician with vague complaints of fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, and fevers. The physician will most likely order a PPD (purified protein derivative) test to determine if the patient has ever been exposed to tuberculosis. The patient may develop hemoptysis. An x-ray may indicate the presence of cavitary lesion. The patient will most likely be admitted to the hospital for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. The patient will most likely begin to feel better after treatment.
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