Screening Flashcards
1
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USPTF Guidelines for AAA Screening
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- one time screening ultrasound for
- all men 65-75 who have ever smoked
- selective testing of men 65-75 who have never smoked
- all men 65-75 who have ever smoked
2
Q
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
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Average risk women
- mammography age 50-74 q 2-3 years
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High risk women
- MRI + mammogram yearly through genetics centre
- known BRCA or 1st deg relative but decline genetic testing
- >=25% lifetime risk using IBIS or BOADICEA tools at genetics clinic
- chest before age 30 and at least 8 years previously
3
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Stages of Change
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- Pre-contemplation – no clue/care re issue at hand
- Contemplation – pt is ambivalent re change
- Preparation – considering change and options for change
- Action – participating in behavioral change
- Maintenance – duration of change/coping and struggling with change
- Relaspe – back to previous baseline/ support / reassess readiness to change
4
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TB Skin Test Readings
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- >5mm +ve in immunocompromised, HIV, TNF antagonists, close contact active TB
- >10 mm +ve if previous sero-conversion in last 2 yrs, other risk factors
- >15 mm +ve if no other risk factors
5
Q
When to take drug holiday in OP
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- women on BP for 5 years with T score < -2.0
- may stop BP, recheck in 3-5 years
- restart once > -2.5 or #
6
Q
CRC Screening Guidlines
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50-75 FOBT Q2y or flex sig Q10 y
still c-scope if polys/fam hx
7
Q
Cervical Cancer Screening
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- Pap Q3 years from 25-69
- may cease at 70 when 3 negative paps on record
