Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Flashcards
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According to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), at what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?
Answer: 45 years
The USPSTF updated its recommendation in 2021 to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for average-risk adults.
Which vaccine is recommended annually for all persons aged 6 months and older, regardless of health status?
Answer: Influenza vaccine
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended by the CDC for everyone 6 months of age and older each flu season.
A 55-year-old male patient with a 30 pack-year smoking history is currently smoking. Which cancer screening should the FNP recommend?
Answer: Low-dose CT scan of the chest annually
USPSTF recommends annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening for adults aged 50-80 with a 20+ pack-year history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years.
Which level of prevention involves early detection of disease before symptoms appear, such as screening mammography?
Answer: Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease before symptoms develop, such as screening for breast cancer with mammography.
The FNP is counseling a 28-year-old woman planning pregnancy. Which supplement should be recommended to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?
Answer: Folic acid 400-800 mcg/day
Folic acid 400-800 mcg daily is recommended for all women of childbearing age, and especially before conception, to prevent neural tube defects.
At what age should women of average risk begin mammography screening according to the USPSTF (2024 guidelines)?
Answer: 40 years
The USPSTF 2024 updated guidelines recommend that women begin biennial mammography screening at age 40.
Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for type 2 diabetes in a high-risk patient?
Answer: Lifestyle modification including weight loss and increased physical activity
Lifestyle interventions including 5-7% weight loss and 150 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly are first-line primary prevention for type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals.