Mental Health
The MH DWG recommends screening patients 12 and up for anxiety using this
The GAD-7
This is the target BP for non-frail seniors with HTN, without known CAD and with 10 yr risk < 10%
140/90
The average time between symptom onset and diagnosis is 7-12 years for this condition affecting up to 10% of reproductive age AFAB people globally
Endometriosis
In a recent RCT, this common DM2 medication was found to reduce the risk of long COVID
Metformin
When starting a GLP1 drug for weight loss, side effects are most commonly experienced with this system
Gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
When monitoring treatment effectiveness for major depression, a good goal is a reduction in the PHQ-9 of this many points
Five (or 50% reduction)
We should discuss the new vaccines against this virus with all patients over 60, and recommend it for those with immunocompromise or other risk factors for severe disease
RSV
Patients under 40 years of age without HTN or HTN risk factors who are taking an oral combined hormonal contraceptive should have their blood pressure checked at least this frequently
Every 3 years
The first-line treatment for a complicated UTI is a 7-day course of an antibiotic from this class
Fluoroquinolone (levofloxacin or ciprofloxacin)
Patients taking this supplement should avoid labs for at least 8 hours to avoid a falsely low TSH
Biotin (B7)
The three FDA-approved medications that treat opioid use disorder are buprenorphine, methadone, and this
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
In the elderly, increased risks for C. diff infection, bone density loss, and acute gastroenteritis are associated with> 3 month use of this class of medication
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
According to the most recent USPSTF modeling, the recommended age to start breast cancer for average risk women is this
40
Bites from this type of animal are considered the highest risk for transmitting rabies
Bats
The 5 rights of vaccine administration include right patient, right vaccine & dose, right time, right route and site, and right this
Documentation
When caring for someone with moderate suicidal risk, we should address underlying conditions, schedule close follow up, and partner with the patient on one of these
A safety plan
This class of medication is considered first-line when initiating treatment for ADHD in patients over age 65
Stimulants
Lactating patients with 12-24 hours of non-severe mastitis symptoms and fever should be offered an antibiotic with coverage for this common skin pathogen
Staphylococcus Aureus
The current mRNA COVID vaccines target this variant
XBB.1.5
Most people undergoing tuberculosis screening, including those over 5 and those who have had BCG vaccination, are recommended to have this type of test
Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)
This evidence-based CBT technique aims to help people with depression commit to more positive behaviors which can improve mood
Behavioral Activation (BA)
For a senior patient with a recent fall or increased risk of falling as identified by annual routine screening, this test is recommended to evaluate mobility, gait, strength, and balance
Timed up-and-go test
This oral antibiotic option for both BV and trich infections requires only one dose to be effective but can be cost-prohibitive to use first-line
Secnidazole
When diagnosing and treating proctocolitis, it's important to consider this infectious etiology, especially if there is associated inguinal lymphadenopathy
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Patients with NAFLD who are not low risk on FIB-4 or NFS scales should be offered transient elastography (Fibroscan), magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) imaging, or this blood test
Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF)