Miscellaneous (e.g. screening) Flashcards

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What yearly screening is offered to people with diabetes aged 12 and over ?

A

Eye screening for diabetic retinopathy

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2
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Who are screened for AAA in scotland ?

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All men 65 and over

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3
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If an AAA is detected on screening what is done ?

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It depends on the size of the AAA:

  • Small AAA: 3 to 4.4cm (1%) –Repeat scan yearly
  • Medium AAA: 4.5 to 5.4cm (0.5%) –Repeat scan every 3 months
  • Large AAA: 5.5cm or greater (0.1%) –Referral to vascular surgery to discuss options
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4
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In Scotland what is used to assess someones CVD risk?

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The ASSIGN algorithm

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5
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List the people who are at high risk of CVD

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  • Established CVD
  • Stage 3 or greater CKD/micro/macroalbuminuria
  • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
  • > 40 years old + DM
  • <40 + DM and 20 years of disease duration/ target organ damage / elevated CVD RFs
  • Asymptomatic individuals should be considered at high risk if they are assessed as having ≥ 20% risk of a first cardiovascular event within ten years (using ASSIGN)
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What treatment should be given to people with high risk of CVD ?

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  • Diet and lifestyle advice
  • Aspirin and a statin
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7
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What is the recommended alcohol intake for men and women ?

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What is the FAST screening tool used for and state the 4 things asked

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Used to screen people on their alcohol intake

  • How often do you have 6 or more units on one occasion?
  • How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you have been drinking?
  • How often in the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because you had been drinking?
  • In the last year, has a relative, friend, doctor or health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
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