DHA Clinical Practice & Guidelines 4

Question 1

According to DHA guidelines, what is the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated community-acquired pneumonia in a healthy adult without comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500mg TID for 5 days

Answer

Amoxicillin is the preferred first-line agent for uncomplicated CAP in otherwise healthy adults per DHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.

Question 2

A patient presents with a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg on two separate occasions. Per DHA hypertension guidelines, which classification does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer

A sustained BP ≥140/90 mmHg qualifies as Stage 2 hypertension under DHA/JNC classification, requiring prompt pharmacologic intervention.

Question 3

Under DHA clinical guidelines, which screening interval is recommended for colorectal cancer using fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in average-risk adults aged 50–74?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Annual FIT is the recommended non-invasive colorectal cancer screening strategy for average-risk adults per DHA cancer screening protocols.

Question 4

When managing a patient with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease, DHA guidelines recommend which medication class as a preferred add-on to metformin?

Accepted Answer

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Answer

SGLT-2 inhibitors (e.g., empagliflozin) have demonstrated cardiovascular mortality benefit and are preferred in T2DM patients with established CVD per DHA/ADA-aligned guidelines.

Question 5

A pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation tests positive on the 50g glucose challenge test (GCT) with a value of 155 mg/dL. What is the appropriate next step per DHA antenatal guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Perform a 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

Answer

A GCT value between 140–199 mg/dL is a positive screen requiring confirmatory 75g OGTT (or 100g 3-hour OGTT) to diagnose gestational diabetes.

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DHA Clinical Practice & Guidelines 4