USPSTF Flashcards
Breast cancer screen
B rec.
F, age 50-74, mmgm, q2yrs
Factors considered by USPSTF making screening recommendations?
The USPSTF considers:
- the Burden of suffering from the target conditions
- Accuracy of screening test
- Benefits of screening compared with harms.
Cost, cost effectiveness, insurance coverage, and liability are NOT considered.
Cervical cancer
A rec
F, 21-65, q3yrs pap
F, 30-65, q5yrs pap+HPV, optional
Colorectal cancer
A rec Age 50-75 colonoscopy q10yrs, or Annual high sensitivity stool test, or Sigmoidoscopy q5yrs
Prostate cancer
D rec
Lung cancer
B rec Low dose CT Annual 55-80 30 pack year Current smoker Or have quit<15 years
Cancer screening with “D” rec
Ovarian
Prostate
Pancreatic
Testicular
Counseling
Tabasco cessation
- ask all adults about use and provide tobacco cessation intervention
- screening all pregnant women for tobacco use and provide counseling
A rec
Counseling
- 10-24 yrs old with fair skin to minimized exposure to UV radiation
B rec
Beta-carotene supplements to prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease
D rec
Cardiovascular disease screening
Abd aortic aneurysm
Men ever smoked, 65-75 yrs, 1 time screen with U/S
- B Rex
Cardiovascular disease screening
High blood pressure screening
At 18 or older
A rec
Lipid screening
M = or > 35
A rec
Lipid screening
Female
At increased risk
= or > 45, A rec
20-45, B rec
Aspirin prevention
- M, 45-79, for MI prevention if low risk of GI bleeding –A rec
- F, 55-79, for ischemic stroke prevention if low risk of GI bleeding –A rec
Intensive behavioral dietary counseling for pt with hyperlipemia and other risk factors for CVD, diet related chronic diseases
B rec
Alcohol misuse in adults
- screen and counsel adults to reduce alcohol misuse with brief behavior counseling intervention
B rec
Depression screening, counseling adult and adolescent (12-18) with depression support system
B rec
Screening obesity in adult
B rec
Screening obesity in children 6 or older
B rec
Intensive counseling and behavioral intervention for adults and children for obesity
B rec