Preventative Medicine

Question 1

What is USPSTF recommendation for falls in the elderly

Answer 1

Exercise interventions regularly in adults >65 at increased risk for falls

Question 2

according to Choosing Wisely, above what number of medications is considered polypharmacy and should prompt thorough revision of med list to determine if any could be reduced or stopped?

Answer 2

five

Question 3

what is the recommendation for all diabetics with controlled A1C and no other major comorbidities and statin therapy?

Answer 3

all diabetics between age 40-75 and LDL >70 should start a moderate intensity statin

Question 4

a patient with severe hypertriglyceridemia should be started on which medication to lower risk of developing acute pancreatitis?

Answer 4

fenofibrate

Question 5

what are the three main side effects to monitor in transgender patients who take testosterone?

Answer 5

dyslipidemia, higher blood pressure, erythrocytosis

Question 6

what is the USPSTF recommendation for HepC screening?

Answer 6

all adults at least once age 18-79 regardless of risk

Question 7

how long should alendronate treatment be used in patient’s with osteoporosis?

Answer 7

5 years then reassess