Community Health Flashcards
How long does it take for lung fibrosis to develop after asbestos exposure?
10 years
Malaria Prophylaxis - when to give Doxycycline?
2 days before arrival
2 weeks after return
Malaria prophylaxis - when to give Chloroquine?
1 week prior to arrival
4weeks after return
Malaria is caused by what protozoa?
P falciparum
P ovale
P vivax
P malariae
Most severe form of malaria
Falciparum
When to do mammogram screening if with no risk factors?
Every 2 years from age 50-69
When to do colorectal ca screening if with family history?
10 years before age of diagnosis in first degree relative
FBS screening in non diabetic px?
Every 3 years from age 40
Every 3 years in any age for high risk groups (family hx, gestational dm etc)
When to do Serum cholesterol estimation
Every 5 years from age 45
When to do Blood Pressure monitoring in generally well patients
Every 1-2 years for age 16 and up
high risk groups for dm?
Previous cardiovascular event Gdm Pcos On antipsychotic drugs Impaired glucose tolerance test
Indication for giving Gardasil vaccine
All boys and girls 12-13 yo
Before starting intercourse in girls up to 26 and in boys up to 21
All screening tests for cervical and breast malignancies are recommended up to the age of
70 yo
Window period for HIV test
12 weeks
Gillick competence rules (1986)
A person under the age of 16 is able to give consent for an operative procedure for herself provided she is living independently of her parents and understands the potential risks and complications
