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Preventive Medicine and Health Maintenance Flashcards

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  1. According to CDC guidelines, which adults should receive the high-dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccine?

    Answer: Adults aged 65 and older

    The CDC recommends that adults aged 65 and older preferentially receive high-dose or adjuvanted influenza vaccines due to better immunogenicity in this age group.

  2. A 50-year-old man with no prior cardiac events has a 10-year ASCVD risk of 12%. Which preventive measure does the USPSTF recommend?

    Answer: Initiate low- to moderate-dose statin therapy

    USPSTF recommends initiating low- to moderate-dose statin use for primary prevention in adults aged 40–75 with ≥1 CVD risk factor and a 10-year ASCVD risk of 10% or greater.

  3. Which mammography screening recommendation aligns with the USPSTF 2024 updated guidance for average-risk women?

    Answer: Begin annual mammography at age 40

    In 2024, the USPSTF updated its recommendation to support biennial mammography starting at age 40 for average-risk women, moving the start age from 50.

  4. Which of the following immunizations is recommended annually for all adults without contraindications?

    Answer: Influenza vaccine

    Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months and older without contraindications.

  5. A 28-year-old sexually active woman is not pregnant. Which preventive supplement does the USPSTF recommend for her?

    Answer: Folic acid 0.4–0.8 mg daily

    USPSTF recommends daily folic acid supplementation (0.4–0.8 mg) for all women of reproductive potential to prevent neural tube defects.

  6. Which bone density screening recommendation does the USPSTF support for women?

    Answer: Screen women aged 65 and older, and younger postmenopausal women at increased risk

    USPSTF recommends screening for osteoporosis with bone measurement testing in women aged 65 and older, and in younger postmenopausal women with increased osteoporosis risk.

  7. When should hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening be performed according to USPSTF recommendations?

    Answer: Once in all adults aged 18–79

    The USPSTF recommends one-time HCV screening for all adults aged 18–79 regardless of risk factors.