Looking Forward Part 6

Question 1

Many patients who experience sore throats do not test positive for group A Streptococcus bacteria, but broad spectrum antibiotics are commonly prescribed, leading to antibiotic resistance. The rapid testing involves a simple ____

Answer 1

throat culture

Question 2

Many patients who have elevated cholesterol levels and are unaware until they experience a heart-related event, which could be life-threatening. Early detection with a simple ____ can allow for possible treatment with a statin drug, such as Lipitor or Tricor

Answer 2

boxed test

Question 3

Screening is recommended for those born between ____ and ____, an at-risk group that may be unaware of Hepatitis C

Answer 3

1945 and 1965

Question 4

Fecal occult blood: Early detection is important and this test screens for colorectal cancer, which can be performed at ____ by a patient

Answer 4

home

Question 5

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases today, and those with the disease should have A1c levels checked periodically, to measure long-term glucose control. A pharmacist can test this level, which should be less than ____, in the pharmacy, and may provide counseling to individuals with elevated levels on lifestyle and diet changes to manage the disease

Answer 5

7

Question 6

International normalized ratio (INR)/prothrombin time (PT): Patients taking anticoagulants, such as warfarin are required to monitor their blood clotting times. This monitoring can be done ____ and require physician’s office visit and copay.

Answer 6

weekly