ABFM Preventive Medicine and Health Maintenance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Adults aged 65 and older

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Adults aged 50 and older

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Adults aged 60 and older

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All immunocompromised adults regardless of age

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Initiate low- to moderate-dose statin therapy

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Initiate low-dose aspirin therapy

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Initiate high-intensity statin therapy

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Reassess risk in 5 years without intervention

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Begin annual mammography at age 40

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Begin biennial mammography at age 40

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Begin annual mammography at age 50

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Begin biennial mammography at age 50

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

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Tdap booster

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Zoster vaccine (Shingrix)

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Meningococcal vaccine

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Folic acid 0.4–0.8 mg daily

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Iron supplementation daily

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Calcium 1,200 mg daily

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Vitamin D 2,000 IU daily

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Screen all women beginning at age 50

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Screen all women beginning at age 60

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Screen only women with a prior fragility fracture

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Once in all adults aged 18–79

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Only in adults with IV drug use history

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Annually in all adults over 50

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Only when LFTs are elevated