Block 2 Family Med Flashcards
When seeing a patient for a general physical, what mnemonic can be used to remember the important components?
RISE R: Risk factors for disease identified in Hx and Physical I: Immunizations S: Screening Tests E: Education
What are the most common causes of death in a 55 y/o male in the USA?
Heart disease Cancer Chronic lung disease Accidents Stroke Alzheimer's Diabetes Influenza and Pneumonia Kidney disease Suicide (These are stats for all adults in USA)
How are Selenium and Homocysteine associated with CVD?
Low Selenium and High homocysteine are associated with increased risk for CVD
What are some Sx of ASCVD that should be asked for during an H&P?
Claudication and Angina with exercise as both can be signs of atherosclerosis
What is the only drug class recommended by the AHA and ACC?
HMG Co-A Reductase inhibitors
Statins
What are the 4 indications for statin use?
1: Individuals with clinical ASCVD (ACS, Stroke or TIA, PVD)–High intensity statins
2: Pt’s 40-75 y/o q DM (consider outside this age range based on risk and preference)–Moderate intensity statins unless risk greater than 7.5%
3: Pt’s over 21 y/o q LDL above 190 (generally genetic condition)–High intensity statin
4: Pt’s 40-75 q 10 year risk above 7.5%–Moderate or High intensity statin
Trade name for Atorvastatin?
Lipitor
Trade name for Rosuvastatin?
Crestor
Trade name for Simvastatin?
Zocor
Trade name for Pravastatin?
Pravachol
Trade name for Lovastatin?
Mevacor, Altoprev
Trade name for Fluvastatin?
Lescol
Trade name for Pitavastatin?
Livalo
What are the high-intensity statins?
Lipitor 40-80mg
Crestor 20-40mg
What are the moderate intensity statins?
Lipitor 10-20mg
Crestor 5-10mg
Other statins at their higher dose
What are the major risk factors for ASCVD?
Age: worse with age
Gender: ASCVD is the leading cause of death in men and women, but the age-related increase in risk begins 10 years earlier in men than in women (over 45 for men, over 55 for women)
HTN: regardless of how well it is controlled
Systolic BP: most recent value is a risk factor alone used in several predictive formulas
Cholesterol: High total and low HDL lead to increased risk
DM: High risk
Smoking: Single greatest environmental factor
What are some other risk factors for ASCVD that can be considered beyond the major ones?
Family Hx: first degree relative having premature CVD (less than age 55 for men and 65 for women)
HS-CRP: highly sensitive c-reactive protein
Coronary artery calcium: CT scan of arteries provides a score
ABI: ankle brachial index very helpful to identify peripheral vascular disease, abnormal when less than 0.9
What is the new risk calculator for cholesterol that came out with the new 2013 guidelines?
Pooled Cohort Equations
Replaces the Framingham Risk Score which drew conclusions from a study of one town of white individuals in the 1950’s
How can you increase HDL?
Exercise
Quit smoking
Olive oil
Avoid trans fats (they increase LDL and lower HDL, found in shortening, fried foods, and margarin)
Drugs: niacin, gemfibrozil, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Drugs specific to increasing HDL have not been shown to decrease heart attacks
According to Mayo clinic, what are the at risk and desirable levels for HDL?
Men: at risk less than 40, desirable above 60
Women: at risk less than 50, desirable above 60
What are the three C’s of addiction?
Compulsion to use
Lack of control
Continued use despite adverse consequences
What are the 5 A’s to help counsel behavior change?
Ask or Address the behavior needing change Assess interest to change Advise methods to change Assist with motivation Arrange follow-up
What is the annual quit rate for smokers without medical help?
2-3% per year
How do smoking quit rates change when oral medications are used vs placebo?
The quit rate of patients on the medications were 1.5-3X higher than placebo
What oral medications are used to quit smoking?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is often the first-line agent
Varenicline (Chantix) is used second because of higher side effects
How much alcohol should a person be drinking on a daily basis?
Recommended to not exceed 1 per day for women and 2 for men
What are the effects of moderate alcohol use?
Slight increase in HDL
Potential to prevent clotting
What does the AHA recommend as far as the heart benefits of drinking alcohol?
It does not currently recommend any form of alcohol in order to get the benefits for the heart.
One reason is that you cannot predict who will have difficulty with alcohol dependance and it is therefore better to not encourage anyone to start drinking.
What has research shown as far as the health benefits of red wine daily?
Some studies have shown a decrease in mortality due to heart conditions in those drinking wine. However, it is unclear whether this benefit is truly from the alcohol, or if it is from flavonoids and other antioxidants or from other lifestyle factors like diet and exercise.
There is no clear conclusive evidence that wine is a positive thing for the heart.
What chronic diseases can be affected by alcohol use?
Heart failure Cardiomyopathy Diabetes HTN Arrhythmia Obesity Hypertriglyceridemia Individuals on certain meds
What are the CAGE questions used to screen for alcohol dependence issues?
Have you ever felt the need to Cut down on your drinking?
Have you ever felt Annoyed by criticisms of your drinking?
Have you ever had Guilty feelings about your drinking?
Have you ever taken an Eye Opener?
If Yes to any of above, further questions are warranted to further determine dependence. Also, need to get an accurate estimate of amount ingested.
When screening for intimate partner violence, what is the SAFE protocol of questions?
(Safety) Do you feel safe in your relationship?
(Afraid) Have you ever been in a relationship where you have been hurt, injured, or afraid?
(Friends) Are your friends and family aware that you have been hurt? Could you tell someone and would they be able to give you support?
(Emergency Plan) Do you have an emergency plan and a safe place to go and the resources you need in case of an emergency?
What are the ranges/categories of BMI?
18.5-24.9 Normal 25-29.9 Overweight 30-34.9 Obese 35-39.9 Very Obese 40+ Morbid or extreme obesity
What are some clinical signs of dislipidemia and atherosclerosis?
Dislipidemia: corneal arcus, xanthelasmas, acanthosis nigricans
Atherosclerosis: decreased peripheral pulses, carotid bruits
What are the characteristics to look for when screening for skin cancer?
ABCDE A: Asymmetry B: Irregular border C: Non-uniform color D: Diameter over 6mm E: Evolution, or change with time
What are the live vaccines and who should they not be given to?
Zoster, MMR, OPV, Varicella
Not given to immune compromised or individuals around them, or pregnant women
What are recommendations for Zoster vaccine?
One dose to individuals over age 60
How can a test with a high sensitivity and specificity have a low PPV?
There will be more false positives the less prevalent a disease is. Remember this because a test with a sensitivity of 98% and specificity of 95% can still only have a PPV of 16% because of low prevalence of the disease.
What are 2 questions that can be used to screen for depression?
In the past 2 weeks, have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless?
In the past 2 weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?
What is the USPSTF stance on PSA screening for prostate cancer?
They recommend against it.
Other organizations recommend making an informed decision that is personal.
What are some preliminary studies showing about number needed to treat as far as death prevention in prostate screening and treatment?
To prevent 1 death at 11 years out, you would need to screen over 1,000 people and treat 37 cases of cancer.
What is the most common precancer in terms of the skin?
Actinic Keratosis
How many people will develop skin cancer over their lifetime?
40-50%
What is the most common form of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What skin cancer is the least common, but accounts for the most deaths?
Melanoma
How often should lipids be tested in an unsymptomatic patient to screen for ASCVD?
Every 4-6 years for all patients over 21
Which lipids are affected by fasting vs fed state?
Triglycerides will be high in the fed state, otherwise total cholesterol, HDL, LDL do not vary much
According to the USPSTF, what are the indications for DM screening in an unsymptomatic patient?
Screening can be performed in patients with BP over 135/80