Grade A and B Flashcards
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: men
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm by ultrasonography in men ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. June 2014*
Aspirin preventive medication: adults aged 50 to 59 years
Grade B
Aspirin preventive medication: adults aged 50 to 59 years with ≥10% 10-year cardiovascular risk 10 year life expectancy at least willing to take it daily for 10 years and no risk of bleeding
The USPSTF recommends initiating low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in adults aged 50 to 59 years who have a 10% or greater 10-year cardiovascular risk, are not at increased risk for bleeding, have a life expectancy of at least 10 years, and are willing to take low-dose aspirin daily for at least 10 years. April 2016*
Bacteriuria screening: pregnant women
Grade B
Bacteriuria screening: pregnant women The USPSTF recommends screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria using urine culture in pregnant persons. B September 2019*
Blood pressure screening: adults
Grade A
Blood pressure screening: adults The USPSTF recommends screening for high blood pressure in adults aged 18 years or older. The USPSTF recommends obtaining measurements outside of the clinical setting for diagnostic confirmation before starting treatment. A October 2015*
BRCA risk assessment and genetic counseling/testing
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends that primary care clinicians assess women with a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal cancer or who have an ancestry associated with breast cancer susceptibility 1 and 2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutations with an appropriate brief familial risk assessment tool. Women with a positive result on the risk assessment tool should receive genetic counseling and, if indicated after counseling, genetic testing.
Breast cancer preventive medications
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends that clinicians offer to prescribe risk-reducing medications, such as tamoxifen, raloxifene, or aromatase inhibitors, to women who are at increased risk for breast cancer and at low risk for adverse medication effects. September 2019*
Breast cancer screening
Grade B
USPSTF recommends screening mammography for women, with or without clinical breast examination, every 1 to 2 years for women age 40 years and older.
Breastfeeding interventions
Grade B
Breastfeeding interventions The USPSTF recommends providing interventions during pregnancy and after birth to support breastfeeding.
Cervical cancer screening
Grade A
The USPSTF recommends screening for cervical cancer
women aged 21-29: every 3 years with cervical cytology alone
women aged 30-65: every 3 years with cervical cytology alone + every 5 years with hrHPV testing alone OR every 5 years with hrHPV + cervical cytology combo
the USPSTF recommends screening every 3 years with cervical cytology alone, every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing alone, or every 5 years with hrHPV testing in combination with cytology (cotesting).
Chlamydia screening: women
Grade B
Chlamydia screening: women
The USPSTF recommends screening for chlamydia in sexually active women age 24 years or younger and in older women who are at increased risk for infection.
Colorectal cancer screening
Grade A
The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years.
June 2016*
Dental caries prevention: infants and children up to age 5 years
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends the application of fluoride varnish to the primary teeth of all infants and children starting at the age of primary tooth eruption in primary care practices. The USPSTF recommends primary care clinicians prescribe oral fluoride supplementation starting at age 6 months for children whose water supply is fluoride deficient. B
Depression screening: adolescents
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. Screening should be implemented with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up.
Depression screening: adults
Grade B
USPSTF recommends screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women. Screening should be implemented with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up.
Diabetes screening
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends screening for abnormal blood glucose as part of cardiovascular risk assessment in adults aged 40 to 70 years who are overweight or obese. Clinicians should offer or refer patients with abnormal blood glucose to intensive behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthful diet and physical activity. B
Falls prevention: older adults
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls.
Folic acid supplementation
Grade A
The USPSTF recommends that all women who are planning or capable of pregnancy take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg (400 to 800 µg) of folic acid. A January 2017*
Gestational diabetes mellitus screening
Grade B
Gestational diabetes mellitus screening The USPSTF recommends screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in asymptomatic pregnant women after 24 weeks of gestation.
Gonorrhea prophylactic medication: newborns
Grade A
Gonorrhea prophylactic medication: newborns The USPSTF recommends prophylactic ocular topical medication for all newborns to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. A January 2019*
Gonorrhea screening: women
Grade B
The USPSTF recommends screening for gonorrhea in sexually active women age 24 years or younger and in older women who are at increased risk for infection.
