Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Flashcards
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According to the CDC immunization schedule, which vaccines are routinely recommended for adults aged 65 and older?
Answer: Pneumococcal (PCV20 or PPSV23) and annual influenza
Adults 65 and older should receive pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20 or PCV15 followed by PPSV23) and annual influenza vaccine as core recommendations.
A healthy 45-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening. What is the appropriate recommendation?
Answer: DEXA scan at age 65
USPSTF recommends bone density screening with DEXA for women aged 65 and older; younger postmenopausal women with risk factors may screen earlier.
Which intervention is most effective for reducing cardiovascular disease risk in a patient with hypertension and hyperlipidemia?
Answer: Therapeutic lifestyle changes including diet and exercise
Therapeutic lifestyle changes including the DASH diet, weight loss, smoking cessation, and regular exercise are the most effective initial interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction.
The FNP is discussing the HPV vaccine with the parent of a 12-year-old. What is the recommended schedule for this age group?
Answer: 2-dose series at 0 and 6-12 months
For adolescents who start the HPV vaccine series before age 15, a 2-dose schedule (0 and 6-12 months apart) is recommended.
Which screening is recommended by USPSTF for sexually active women under age 25 regardless of symptoms?
Answer: Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening annually
USPSTF recommends screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in all sexually active women aged 24 and younger, and in older women at increased risk.
A patient has a BMI of 32 kg/m². According to the USPSTF, what is the most appropriate intervention?
Answer: Refer for intensive multicomponent behavioral intervention
USPSTF recommends referring adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) to intensive, multicomponent behavioral weight loss interventions.
Which of the following best describes tertiary prevention in the context of a patient with heart failure?
Answer: Cardiac rehabilitation and medication adherence to prevent hospitalization
Tertiary prevention aims to minimize complications and improve function in patients with established disease, such as cardiac rehab for heart failure patients.