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1. Who should get Tdap vaccine and how often?
Adults - every 10 years - If sustain deep or contaminated wound - every 5 years - Best to give first dose 11-18 yo - then followed by Td booster
Exercise or physical therapy and vit D for patients > 65
Total cholesterol - FOBT
For incompletely vaccinated patients (did not receive first three shots in series) with deep or contaminated wound
2. What is the NCEP III guideline for cholesterol screening?
Patients > 75 - Patients 70 - 74 who are on psychoactive or cardiac meds - who are on > 4 meds and who have impaired cognition - strength - balance and vision
First dose at birth - Second dose at 1-2 mo - Third dose at 6 mo
When they are > 40 lbs and still less then 5'
Start at 20 for all M and W regardless of RFs
3. How much folate should all women of child bearing age take?
Preschool children : 3-4 yo - Elderly patients: > 65 yo
0.4 mg/day
2mo - 4mo - 6-18 mo and 4-6 yrs
12-15 mos and 4-6 yrs - MMR is live and contraindicated in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients
4. When is area of induration > 10 mm considered TB positive?
2nd dose 2 mo after 1st dose - 3rd dose 6 mo after 2nd dose
Men starting at 35 yo to 65 - Women starting at 45 yo to 65 - Every 5 years
Recent arrival (< 5 y) from high prevalence countries - IV drug users - Residents and employees of high risk settings: prison - nursing homes - hospitals - homeless shelters - and residential facilities for AIDS patients - Mycobacterial lab personnel
In all W < 24 who are sexually active - In W > 24 with increased risk
5. If traveling to endemic areas - Why should one get a dose of live vaccine?
1300 mg/day
In overweight M and W > 45 - In overweight M and W < 45 with 1 or more RFs
To get IgA protection
Exercise - Environmental hazard reduction - Close monitoring of medication
6. What is the schedule for Hib vaccine?
2mo - 4 mo and 6mo - Do not give 1st dose after 15 weeks of age - Do not give past 8mo of age
For incompletely vaccinated patients (did not receive first three shots in series) with deep or contaminated wound
Persons with no known risk factors
2mo - 4 mo - 6mo and 12-15 mo
7. What is the schedule for Gardasil?
1200 mg/day
2nd dose 2 mo after 1st dose - 3rd dose 6 mo after 2nd dose
NEVER
Women 55 - 79 yo
8. How much calcium should women > 50 take?
Starts at 20 for both M and W
First degree relative with DMT2 - GDM or baby > 9 lbs - Physical inactivity - Ethnicity (AA - Hawaiian - Native) - HTN - PCOS - Prediabetics ( HbA1C 5.7 - 6.4)
Start at 20 for all M and W regardless of RFs
1200 mg/day
9. At what age should women have DEXA scan?
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
65 (earlier if have increased risk factors)
NEVER
Exercise or physical therapy and vit D for patients > 65
10. In which group of patients should aspirin be given as primary prevention for MI?
Starts at age 21 regardless of age becoming sexually active and repeats every 3 years - For W > 30 - can extend the interval to every 5 years with HPV testing - Stop at 65 yo (USPSTF)
Subq (inactivated - Salk) - The oral kind (Sabin - is a live vaccine and can induced polio)
For incompletely vaccinated patients (did not receive first three shots in series) with deep or contaminated wound
Men 45 - 79 yo
11. What is the schedule for polio vaccine?
Adults - every 10 years - If sustain deep or contaminated wound - every 5 years - Best to give first dose 11-18 yo - then followed by Td booster
Starts at age 21 regardless of age becoming sexually active and repeats every 3 years - For W > 30 - can extend the interval to every 5 years with HPV testing - Stop at 65 yo (USPSTF)
2mo - 4mo - 6-18 mo and 4-6 yrs
11 - 12 yo - Unvaccinated adolescents at high school entry - Unvaccinated college freshman
12. When should pregnant women get a flu shot?
Total cholesterol - FOBT
During 2nd - 3rd trimester
NEVER
Subq (inactivated - Salk) - The oral kind (Sabin - is a live vaccine and can induced polio)
13. What are some safety issues you should counsel parents with young children?
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
11 - 12 yo - Unvaccinated adolescents at high school entry - Unvaccinated college freshman
Adults - every 10 years - If sustain deep or contaminated wound - every 5 years - Best to give first dose 11-18 yo - then followed by Td booster
Fires: install smoke detectors - flame-resistant nightwears - Burns: set hot water to 110-120 F. - Poisoning: keep the number for poison control 800-222-1222. Do not use IPECAC. - Helmets - knee/elbow pads...
14. How much vit D should adults < 50 take?
800 IU/ day
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
In overweight M and W > 45 - In overweight M and W < 45 with 1 or more RFs
HISTORY
15. What kind of polio vaccine is preferred?
For incompletely vaccinated patients (did not receive first three shots in series) with deep or contaminated wound
To get IgA protection
Subq (inactivated - Salk) - The oral kind (Sabin - is a live vaccine and can induced polio)
NEVER
16. Which children should use a semi-upright/forward facing carseat?
Women 55 - 79 yo
1000 IU/day
Femoral neck
> 2 yo and less than 40 lbs
17. What is the schedule for Hep B vaccine?
One time abdominal X-ray for all MALES who ever SMOKES
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
First dose at birth - Second dose at 1-2 mo - Third dose at 6 mo
Start at 20 for all M and W regardless of RFs
18. Unopposed estrogen increases risks for what conditions?
Femoral neck
Stroke and DVT
2mo - 4 mo - 6mo and 12-15 mo
Adults - every 10 years - If sustain deep or contaminated wound - every 5 years - Best to give first dose 11-18 yo - then followed by Td booster
19. How much vit D should adults > 50 take?
1000 IU/day
Breast CA - thromboembolic event - stroke and CAD
Fires: install smoke detectors - flame-resistant nightwears - Burns: set hot water to 110-120 F. - Poisoning: keep the number for poison control 800-222-1222. Do not use IPECAC. - Helmets - knee/elbow pads...
Starts at age 50 for normal risk - age 40 for increased risk - FOBT every year - OR - Sigmodoiscopy every 3-5 years - OR - Colonoscopy every 10 years
20. Who are at increased risk for adverse effect catching a flu?
Children 6 mos - 18 yrs - Adults > 50 yo - Chronic cardiopulmonary diseases - Metabolic disease - Immunocompromised - Household contacts of people with increased risks
Adults - every 10 years - If sustain deep or contaminated wound - every 5 years - Best to give first dose 11-18 yo - then followed by Td booster
2mo - 4 mo - 6mo and 12-15 mo
Start at 20 for all M and W regardless of RFs
21. What is USPSTF guideline for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening?
Starts at age 21 regardless of age becoming sexually active and repeats every 3 years - For W > 30 - can extend the interval to every 5 years with HPV testing - Stop at 65 yo (USPSTF)
Children 6 mos - 18 yrs - Adults > 50 yo - Chronic cardiopulmonary diseases - Metabolic disease - Immunocompromised - Household contacts of people with increased risks
One time abdominal X-ray for all MALES who ever SMOKES
12 - 23 mo - 2 doses are to be given 6 mo apart
22. What are the USPSTF guidelines for mammogram?
Starts at 50 (recommends against starting at 40) and every 2 years
2nd dose 2 mo after 1st dose - 3rd dose 6 mo after 2nd dose
1200 mg/day
Start at 20 for all M and W regardless of RFs
23. What are some RFs for DMT2?
For incompletely vaccinated patients (did not receive first three shots in series) with deep or contaminated wound
In all W < 24 who are sexually active - In W > 24 with increased risk
Preschool children : 3-4 yo - Elderly patients: > 65 yo
First degree relative with DMT2 - GDM or baby > 9 lbs - Physical inactivity - Ethnicity (AA - Hawaiian - Native) - HTN - PCOS - Prediabetics ( HbA1C 5.7 - 6.4)
24. What is the ADA guideline for DMT2 screening?
0.4 mg/day
In overweight M and W > 45 - In overweight M and W < 45 with 1 or more RFs
Exercise - Environmental hazard reduction - Close monitoring of medication
One time abdominal X-ray for all MALES who ever SMOKES
25. What kind of sunscreen SPF is recommended for sun protection?
When they are > 40 lbs and still less then 5'
More than 15
BP - Height - Weight
1300 mg/day
26. What are the USPSTF guidelines for cholesterol screening in people with normal risks?
To get IgA protection
Men starting at 35 yo to 65 - Women starting at 45 yo to 65 - Every 5 years
PUD - bleeding disorders - liver disease - kidney disease - ASA allergy - uncontrolled HTN - diabetic retinopathy
Patients > 75 - Patients 70 - 74 who are on psychoactive or cardiac meds - who are on > 4 meds and who have impaired cognition - strength - balance and vision
27. In which group of patients should aspirin be given as primary prevention for stroke?
Women 55 - 79 yo
65 (earlier if have increased risk factors)
Starts at 20 for both M and W
Forearm
28. Measurement of which anatomic structure is best predictor for hip fracture?
Women 55 - 79 yo
Femoral neck
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
2mo - 4 mo - 6mo and 12-15 mo
29. How much calcium should adults (19 - 50) take?
Femoral neck
Starts at age 50 for normal risk - age 40 for increased risk - FOBT every year - OR - Sigmodoiscopy every 3-5 years - OR - Colonoscopy every 10 years
1000 mg/day
Children 6 mos - 18 yrs - Adults > 50 yo - Chronic cardiopulmonary diseases - Metabolic disease - Immunocompromised - Household contacts of people with increased risks
30. When is area of induration > 5mm considered TB positive?
Diabetes - non-coronary atherosclerosis - Family History of premature cardiac death ( M < 50 and W < 60) - Smokers - HTN - Obesity
800 IU/ day
Men 45 - 79 yo
HIV positive patients - Recents contact with TB case - Persons with fibrotic changes on CXR consistent with old healed TB - Patients with organ transplant - Immunocompromised patients
31. What is the most important way to screen for CAD in an asymptomatic patients?
2nd dose 2 mo after 1st dose - 3rd dose 6 mo after 2nd dose
HISTORY
First dose at birth - Second dose at 1-2 mo - Third dose at 6 mo
Women 55 - 79 yo
32. What is the USPSTF guideline for DMT2 screening?
In adults with sustained BP > 135/80 mmHg
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
Children < 7 yo - 2 mo - 4 mo - 6 mo - 15-18 mo and 4-5 yrs
BP - Height - Weight
33. When should the meningococcal vaccine be given and to which group?
12-15 mos and 4-6 yrs - MMR is live and contraindicated in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients
65 (earlier if have increased risk factors)
Diabetes - non-coronary atherosclerosis - Family History of premature cardiac death ( M < 50 and W < 60) - Smokers - HTN - Obesity
11 - 12 yo - Unvaccinated adolescents at high school entry - Unvaccinated college freshman
34. When can children sit in a booster seat?
35. How much folate and for How long should a woman with hx of NTD take for planned pregnancy?
Meningitis and Epiglottitis
4 mg/day
In all W < 24 who are sexually active - In W > 24 with increased risk
6 mos - 3 yrs : 0.25 mg/day - 3 yrs - 6 yrs: 0.5 mg/day - 6 yrs - 16 yrs : 1 mg/day
36. How much folate and for How long should a woman take for planned pregnancy?
To get IgA protection
One time abdominal X-ray for all MALES who ever SMOKES
1000 mg/day
0.4 - 0.8 mg/day for 1 month prior to conception
37. When is intensive individualized home-based intervention recommended?
Recent arrival (< 5 y) from high prevalence countries - IV drug users - Residents and employees of high risk settings: prison - nursing homes - hospitals - homeless shelters - and residential facilities for AIDS patients - Mycobacterial lab personnel
Starts at 20 for both M and W
Patients > 75 - Patients 70 - 74 who are on psychoactive or cardiac meds - who are on > 4 meds and who have impaired cognition - strength - balance and vision
2mo - 4 mo and 6mo - Do not give 1st dose after 15 weeks of age - Do not give past 8mo of age
38. How much flouride should non military children in the state of HI be given?
Starts at 50 (recommends against starting at 40) and every 2 years
6 mos - 3 yrs : 0.25 mg/day - 3 yrs - 6 yrs: 0.5 mg/day - 6 yrs - 16 yrs : 1 mg/day
In all W < 24 who are sexually active - In W > 24 with increased risk
Meningitis and Epiglottitis
39. What is the USPSTF guideline for chlamydial screening?
HISTORY
HIV positive patients - Recents contact with TB case - Persons with fibrotic changes on CXR consistent with old healed TB - Patients with organ transplant - Immunocompromised patients
0.4 mg/day
In all W < 24 who are sexually active - In W > 24 with increased risk
40. What can decrease fall in the elderly?
Exercise or physical therapy and vit D for patients > 65
Rear facing
During 2nd - 3rd trimester
Exercise - Environmental hazard reduction - Close monitoring of medication
41. What tests are appropriate to order in an asymptomatic 57 yo male?
First degree relative with DMT2 - GDM or baby > 9 lbs - Physical inactivity - Ethnicity (AA - Hawaiian - Native) - HTN - PCOS - Prediabetics ( HbA1C 5.7 - 6.4)
Total cholesterol - FOBT
800 IU/ day
2mo - 4 mo - 6mo and 12-15 mo
42. What are some risk factors for CAD?
HISTORY
Diabetes - non-coronary atherosclerosis - Family History of premature cardiac death ( M < 50 and W < 60) - Smokers - HTN - Obesity
First degree relative with DMT2 - GDM or baby > 9 lbs - Physical inactivity - Ethnicity (AA - Hawaiian - Native) - HTN - PCOS - Prediabetics ( HbA1C 5.7 - 6.4)
Starts at age 21 regardless of age becoming sexually active and repeats every 3 years - For W > 30 - can extend the interval to every 5 years with HPV testing - Stop at 65 yo (USPSTF)
43. What 3 things should always be done in an office visit?
Children 6 mos - 18 yrs - Adults > 50 yo - Chronic cardiopulmonary diseases - Metabolic disease - Immunocompromised - Household contacts of people with increased risks
HIV positive patients - Recents contact with TB case - Persons with fibrotic changes on CXR consistent with old healed TB - Patients with organ transplant - Immunocompromised patients
Meningitis and Epiglottitis
BP - Height - Weight
44. What are 2 conditions that have been proven to be beneficial to screened for?
0.4 mg/day
Smoking - Alcoholism
Meningitis and Epiglottitis
HIV positive patients - Recents contact with TB case - Persons with fibrotic changes on CXR consistent with old healed TB - Patients with organ transplant - Immunocompromised patients
45. Some contraindications for aspirin
0.4 mg/day
HISTORY
Children up to 7 yo and < 5' should be placed in a booster seat.
PUD - bleeding disorders - liver disease - kidney disease - ASA allergy - uncontrolled HTN - diabetic retinopathy
46. What are the guidelines for pap smear?
One dose at 12-15 mod - Booster at least 4-weeks after
6 mos - 3 yrs : 0.25 mg/day - 3 yrs - 6 yrs: 0.5 mg/day - 6 yrs - 16 yrs : 1 mg/day
One time abdominal X-ray for all MALES who ever SMOKES
Starts at age 21 regardless of age becoming sexually active and repeats every 3 years - For W > 30 - can extend the interval to every 5 years with HPV testing - Stop at 65 yo (USPSTF)
47. What are the risks of combination HRT?
Breast CA - thromboembolic event - stroke and CAD
0.4 mg/day
More than 15
6 mos - 3 yrs : 0.25 mg/day - 3 yrs - 6 yrs: 0.5 mg/day - 6 yrs - 16 yrs : 1 mg/day
48. What is the schedule for MMR vaccine?
In all W < 24 who are sexually active - In W > 24 with increased risk
NEVER
6 mos - 3 yrs : 0.25 mg/day - 3 yrs - 6 yrs: 0.5 mg/day - 6 yrs - 16 yrs : 1 mg/day
12-15 mos and 4-6 yrs - MMR is live and contraindicated in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients
49. When should chest X-ray be used for screening?
Start at 20 for all M and W regardless of RFs
Starts at age 50 for normal risk - age 40 for increased risk - FOBT every year - OR - Sigmodoiscopy every 3-5 years - OR - Colonoscopy every 10 years
1000 mg/day
NEVER
50. How often do asplenic patients receive pneumococcal vaccine?
Femoral neck
Preschool children : 3-4 yo - Elderly patients: > 65 yo
More than 15
Every 5 years