12 Questions
What is the main purpose of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?
To develop evidence-based recommendations on preventive services
Which of the following is NOT a component of shared decision making according to the Task Force?
Exclusively following the clinician's recommendations
What is one of the key elements that a patient should engage in within shared decision making?
Weighing values regarding potential benefits and harms
According to the approach to screening and chemoprevention, what should a clinician do after assessing a patient's health needs?
Inform about recommended preventive services only
What is the suggested role for the patient in decision-making within shared decision making?
To engage in decision making at a comfortable level
Why was the Task Force established by the Department of Health and Human Services in 1984?
To develop evidence-based recommendations on preventive services
What is the main objective of the Choosing Wisely Campaign?
To reduce unnecessary tests, procedures, and treatments
What factors does the ASCVD Risk Estimator use to determine the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
Age, race, gender, and blood pressure
What does a diabetic A1C level greater than 6.5% indicate?
Diabetes
How is metabolic syndrome defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program and Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII 2001)?
Having central obesity and high cholesterol levels
What does the Diabetes Screening target in individuals with an increased risk for diabetes?
Impaired Fasting Glucose or Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Why was the Choosing Wisely Campaign established?
To reduce unnecessary tests, procedures, and treatments
Test your knowledge on health screening, USPSTF guidelines, shared decision making, and screening tools for specific diagnoses. Learn about the importance of evidence-based recommendations for clinical preventive services.
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