Cardiovascular
At what age should adults begin screening for hypertension?
Beginning at age 18 years, with office BP measurement confirmed by home or ambulatory monitoring.
At what age does colorectal cancer screening begin for average-risk adults?
Age 45 years.
When should all pregnant patients be screened for gestational diabetes?
At 24–28 weeks gestation.
At what age does USPSTF recommend depression screening?
All adults, including pregnant and postpartum persons, with systems for diagnosis and treatment.
Who should be screened for hepatitis C?
All adults 18–79 years once.
Who should receive statins for primary prevention?
Adults 40–75 years with ≥1 cardiovascular risk factor and sufficient estimated ASCVD risk after shared decision-making.
How often is cervical cancer screened with HPV testing alone?
Every 5 years for women age 30–65.
When should Rh(D)-negative pregnant patients receive antibody screening?
Early pregnancy and repeat at 24–28 weeks unless already sensitized.
At what age should anxiety screening begin?
Adults younger than 65 years.
Who should receive HIV screening?
Adolescents and adults 15–65 years, with younger/high-risk and older/high-risk individuals also screened.
Should asymptomatic adults be screened with resting or exercise ECG?
Not recommended in low-risk adults.
Who qualifies for annual lung cancer screening?
Adults 50–80 years
Should pregnant persons be screened for preeclampsia risk?
Yes.
Measure blood pressure throughout pregnancy.
Who should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use?
All adults 18 years and older, including pregnant persons.
Who should be screened for osteoporosis?
Women 65 years and older and younger postmenopausal women at increased risk.
Should aspirin be started for primary prevention in adults age 60 or older?
No. Do not initiate aspirin for primary prevention in adults ≥60.
What is the USPSTF recommendation for PSA screening?
Men 55–69 years
Individual decision after shared decision-making.
Not recommended routinely age ≥70.
Who should receive low-dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention?
Pregnant persons at high risk beginning after 12 weeks gestation.
Should clinicians screen for illicit drug use?
Yes, in adults when services for accurate diagnosis and treatment are available.
Should vitamin D supplementation be recommended to prevent fractures in community-dwelling adults?
No.
Who should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Men 65–75 who have ever smoked: one-time ultrasound.
Who should receive BRCA risk assessment?
Women with a personal/family history or ancestry associated with BRCA mutations.
Should asymptomatic pregnant patients be screened for bacterial vaginosis to prevent preterm birth?
No, not if they are not at increased risk.
Should all adults be screened for intimate partner violence?
Women of reproductive age should be screened and referred when appropriate.
Which adults should receive screening for latent tuberculosis?
Adults at increased risk for TB exposure.