To Do List Flashcards
Reminders for patient care
1
Q
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Screening
A
1One-time screening by ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 who have ever smoked.
2
Q
Aspirin for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
A
When the potential harm of an increase in gastrointestinal hemorrhage is outweighed by a potential benefit of a reduction in myocardial infarctions (men aged 45-79 years) or in ischemic strokes (women aged 55-79 years).
3
Q
Lipid Disorders in Adults, Screening
A
Men aged 20-35 and women over age 20 who are at increased risk for coronary heart disease; all men aged 35 and older.
4
Q
Lung Cancer, Screening
A
Asymptomatic adults aged 55 to 80 years who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15.
