Family Practice Exam Preventive Medicine 2

Question 1

At what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, per USPSTF 2021 guidelines?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

USPSTF updated its 2021 guidelines to recommend colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45 for average-risk adults.

Question 2

Which vaccine is recommended annually for all persons aged 6 months and older in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

Answer

The CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older, ideally before the end of October.

Question 3

A 55-year-old male with a 30 pack-year smoking history who currently smokes should receive which cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose CT chest annually

Answer

USPSTF recommends annual low-dose CT of the chest for adults aged 50–80 with a 20+ pack-year history who currently smoke or quit within 15 years.

Question 4

Which intervention has the strongest evidence for reducing cardiovascular mortality in a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension and no other comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensive pharmacotherapy plus lifestyle modification

Answer

Combined antihypertensive drug therapy and lifestyle modification (diet, exercise, weight loss) provides the greatest reduction in cardiovascular events.

Question 5

The USPSTF recommends screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm with one-time abdominal ultrasound in which population?

Accepted Answer

Men aged 65–75 who have ever smoked

Answer

USPSTF recommends one-time abdominal ultrasound screening for AAA in men aged 65–75 who have a history of smoking (at least 100 cigarettes lifetime).

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