Annual Screenings Flashcards
Annual depression screenings should be started at what age regardless of symptoms
12
testing for dyslipidemia in adolescents
preform a fating lipid panel once between ages 9-11
preform a fasting lipid panel once between ages 17-21
General safety like use of firearms, wearing a seatbelt should be done how frequently
every year
Sexual health annual screening should be preformed annually but you should preform an HIV test once prior to the age of?
18
annual gonorrhea and chlamydia screening in adolescents is reserved for who?
those that are sexually active
substance use screening in adolescents should include
having a conversation about substance use and abuse and advise them on the potential risks of substance abuse (every year)
HPV vaccine given at what age
starts at age 11
Pap smears start at what age
21 regardless of sexual activity
routine pregnancy screening should be done when in adolescents?
not when they are sexually active but if there are signs of secondary amenorrhea, signs of pregnancy, or beginning teratogenic medications like isotretinoin.