Risk Assessment Flashcards
Colorectal screening in patients with first-degree relatives with a history of colon cancer
10 years prior to when the relative was diagnosed with colon cancer, or at age 40 (whichever comes first)
Repeat in 5 years
possible side effects of hormone replacement therapy for women
stroke
gallstones
blood clots
Does hormone replacement therapy prevent or cause osteoporosis?
HRT helps prevent osteoporosis
How often should adolescents have a complete physical exam?
Three visits: 11-14, 15-17, 18-21
When should adolescents and young adults (11-39) receive the HPV vaccine?
Ages 9-14: Series of two 6 months apart
Ages 15-26: Series of three at 0, 2, and 6 months
Ages 31-39: Series of three at 0, 2, and 6 months after shared decision making
HBV triple panel test
HBsAg
Anti-HBs
Total Anti-HBc
When should adolescents and adults (11-59) screen for HBV?
Starting at age 18, at least once in a lifetime.
Susceptible people should be tested periodically (e.g. Hx of STI or HCV)
How often should people receive Td/Tdap booster?
As early as age 7, every 10 years
Tdap: active or passive immunity?
active
How often should adolescents and adults (11-59) receive PPD screening?
Once during adolescence
Every 2 years if at risk or with any exposure to TB
How often should young/middle aged adults (20-59) have a complete physical exam?
every 5-6 years
How often should young/middle aged (20-59) women get a Pap smear and HPV co-test?
every 3 years
HPV co-test every 5 years
How often should adults undergo total cholesterol and HDL screening?
Starting at age 20, every 5 years unless cholesterol >200 mg/dl
Pneumococcal vaccine schedule for ages 19-64 with certain underlying conditions AND ages >65
PCV15 followed by PPSV23 >1 year
OR
PCV20
Mammogram schedule
Ages 45-54: every year
Age >55: every 2 years
