Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Tuberculosis

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about tuberculosis (TB) in older adults?

• A) The principal threat from TB is its highly contagious nature.
• B) The tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) is a conclusive test for TB.
• C) Antimicrobial drugs have made TB an infection of the past.
• D) Older persons, particularly those in nursing homes, are at risk for TB.

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