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What does the USPSTF recommend for adults aged 50 to 75 regarding depression?
What does the USPSTF recommend for adults aged 50 to 75 regarding depression?
At what age does the USPSTF recommend screening for major depressive disorder in adolescents?
At what age does the USPSTF recommend screening for major depressive disorder in adolescents?
What preventive measure does the USPSTF recommend for community-dwelling older adults at risk for falls?
What preventive measure does the USPSTF recommend for community-dwelling older adults at risk for falls?
What is the recommended daily dose of folic acid for those planning to become pregnant?
What is the recommended daily dose of folic acid for those planning to become pregnant?
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At what gestational week does the USPSTF recommend screening for gestational diabetes in asymptomatic pregnant persons?
At what gestational week does the USPSTF recommend screening for gestational diabetes in asymptomatic pregnant persons?
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What specific group does the USPSTF include in its recommendations for depression screening?
What specific group does the USPSTF include in its recommendations for depression screening?
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Which of the following is not included in the USPSTF’s recommendations for adults aged 65 or older?
Which of the following is not included in the USPSTF’s recommendations for adults aged 65 or older?
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In what context is screening for gestational diabetes recommended?
In what context is screening for gestational diabetes recommended?
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What does the USPSTF recommend for adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors?
What does the USPSTF recommend for adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors?
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Which population does the USPSTF specifically recommend screening for hepatitis B virus at their first prenatal visit?
Which population does the USPSTF specifically recommend screening for hepatitis B virus at their first prenatal visit?
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What is the recommended action for professionals regarding weight gain in pregnant individuals?
What is the recommended action for professionals regarding weight gain in pregnant individuals?
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At what age range does the USPSTF recommend screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults?
At what age range does the USPSTF recommend screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adults?
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What type of counseling does the USPSTF recommend to promote a healthy diet?
What type of counseling does the USPSTF recommend to promote a healthy diet?
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What is the main focus of behavioral counseling for cardiovascular disease risk factors?
What is the main focus of behavioral counseling for cardiovascular disease risk factors?
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Who is recommended for screening for hepatitis B virus infection?
Who is recommended for screening for hepatitis B virus infection?
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What group is targeted for behavioral counseling to prevent excess gestational weight gain?
What group is targeted for behavioral counseling to prevent excess gestational weight gain?
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Who should be counseled about minimizing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation?
Who should be counseled about minimizing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation?
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For whom does the USPSTF recommend prescribing a statin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
For whom does the USPSTF recommend prescribing a statin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
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Who should be screened for syphilis infection according to the USPSTF recommendations?
Who should be screened for syphilis infection according to the USPSTF recommendations?
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What is the recommendation for syphilis screening in pregnant women?
What is the recommendation for syphilis screening in pregnant women?
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What interventions are recommended for adults who use tobacco?
What interventions are recommended for adults who use tobacco?
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What age group is recommended for skin cancer prevention counseling regarding UV radiation exposure?
What age group is recommended for skin cancer prevention counseling regarding UV radiation exposure?
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Which group is not included in the counseling for minimizing UV exposure?
Which group is not included in the counseling for minimizing UV exposure?
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What CVD risk factors might warrant a statin prescription for adults aged 40 to 75?
What CVD risk factors might warrant a statin prescription for adults aged 40 to 75?
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What does the USPSTF recommend for pregnant persons regarding asymptomatic bacteriuria?
What does the USPSTF recommend for pregnant persons regarding asymptomatic bacteriuria?
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Which women should be assessed with a familial risk assessment tool for BRCA gene mutations?
Which women should be assessed with a familial risk assessment tool for BRCA gene mutations?
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What does screening specifically refer to in the context of unhealthy drug use?
What does screening specifically refer to in the context of unhealthy drug use?
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What type of medications does the USPSTF recommend for women at increased risk for breast cancer?
What type of medications does the USPSTF recommend for women at increased risk for breast cancer?
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At what age does the USPSTF recommend vision screening in children?
At what age does the USPSTF recommend vision screening in children?
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At what ages does the USPSTF recommend mammography screening for women?
At what ages does the USPSTF recommend mammography screening for women?
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What is the BMI threshold for adults to be eligible for intensive behavioral interventions?
What is the BMI threshold for adults to be eligible for intensive behavioral interventions?
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What interventions does the USPSTF recommend regarding breastfeeding?
What interventions does the USPSTF recommend regarding breastfeeding?
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Which section of the Public Health Service Act relates to breast cancer screening recommendations?
Which section of the Public Health Service Act relates to breast cancer screening recommendations?
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How often does the USPSTF recommend cervical cancer screening in women aged 21 to 29 years?
How often does the USPSTF recommend cervical cancer screening in women aged 21 to 29 years?
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What type of services does the Department of Health and Human Services provide concerning obesity?
What type of services does the Department of Health and Human Services provide concerning obesity?
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What is a consequence for women with a positive result on the risk assessment tool for BRCA gene mutations?
What is a consequence for women with a positive result on the risk assessment tool for BRCA gene mutations?
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What is one key factor in the recommendation for screening for breast cancer?
What is one key factor in the recommendation for screening for breast cancer?
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Study Notes
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnant Persons
- Screen for asymptomatic bacteriuria using urine culture in pregnant persons
BRCA-Related Cancer: Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing
- Assess women with a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal cancer or who have an ancestry associated with breast cancer susceptibility 1 and 2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutations with an appropriate brief familial risk assessment tool
- Women with a positive result on the risk assessment tool should receive genetic counseling and, if indicated after counseling, genetic testing.
Breast Cancer: Medication Use to Reduce Risk
- Prescribe risk-reducing medications, such as tamoxifen, raloxifene, or aromatase inhibitors, to women who are at increased risk for breast cancer and at low risk for adverse medication effects
Breast Cancer: Screening
- Biennial screening mammography for women aged 40 to 74 years
Breastfeeding: Primary Care Interventions
- Provide interventions during pregnancy and after birth to support breastfeeding
Cervical Cancer: Screening
- Screen for cervical cancer every 3 years with cervical cytology alone in women aged 21 to 29 years
Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults
- Screen for depression in the adult population, including pregnant and postpartum persons, as well as older adults.
Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents
- Screen for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years
Falls Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
- Exercise interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls.
Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects
- All persons planning to or who could become pregnant take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg (400 to 800 mcg) of folic acid
Gestational Diabetes
- Screen for gestational diabetes in asymptomatic pregnant persons at 24 weeks of gestation or after.
Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Offer or refer adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors to behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity
Healthy Weight and Weight Gain In Pregnancy
- Offer pregnant persons effective behavioral counseling interventions aimed at promoting healthy weight gain and preventing excess gestational weight gain in pregnancy
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults
- Screen for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adolescents and adults at increased risk for infection
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women
- Screen for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit
Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults
- Screen for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in adults aged 18 to 79 years.
Skin Cancer Prevention
- Counsel young adults, adolescents, children, and parents of young children about minimizing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation for persons aged 6 months to 24 years with fair skin types to reduce their risk of skin cancer
Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults
- Prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of CVD for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more CVD risk factors (i.e. dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, or smoking) and an estimated 10-year risk of a cardiovascular event of 10% or greater.
Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
- Screen for syphilis infection in persons who are at increased risk for infection
Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women
- Early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women.
Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults
- Ask all adults about tobacco use, advise them to stop using tobacco, and provide behavioral interventions and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)--approved pharmacotherapy for cessation to nonpregnant adults who use tobacco
Vision in Children Ages 6 Months to 5 Years
- Vision screening at least once in all children aged 3 to 5 years to detect amblyopia or its risk factors
Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults
- Offer or refer adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions
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This quiz covers essential topics related to asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant individuals, genetic counseling for BRCA-related cancer, risk-reducing medications for breast cancer, and screening recommendations. Test your knowledge on the latest guidelines and interventions to improve women's health.