Adult Primary Care Flashcards
(83 cards)
Screening for diabetes - ADA
everyone over 45
Adults w/ BMI >25 or 23 if Asian + RF
q3 years
Metformin MOA
decrease hepatic glucose output
enhance insulin sensitivity
SGLT-2 inhibitors MOA
blocking renal glucose absorption
SGLT-2 inhibitors name of drugs
“ifozin”
SGLT-2 inhibitors adverse effects
gential/urinary infections
need to be decreased in CKD
increased risk of DKA
GLP-1 receptor agonists MOA
mimic effects of increntins + delay gastric emptying (wt loss)
GLP-1 receptor agonists names
-“atide”; injectable!
GLP-1 receptor agonists AE
GI side effects
pancreatitis
DPP4 Inhibitors MOA
increase incretins
increased risk of pancreatitis
Example of DPP4 Inhibitor
sitagliptin (Januvia)
Colon Cancer Screening
Age 50-75
annual FOBT or q10y colonoscopy
Early Screening for Colon Cancer
High risk pts include those with a relative <60 or at least 2 relatives at any age
Start at 40 or 10 years before
Screen q5y
Breast Cancer Screening Ages
40/50-75
Cervical Cancer Screening Ages
21-65
Lung Cancer Screening
ages 55-80
at least 30 pack years
current or quit in the last 15 years
Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm Screening
Men 65-75 who have smoked!
selective screening for family history in non-smokers in this age range
Osteoporosis screening
DEXA at 65 or 10 year risk of 8.4%
possibly age 70 in men
Lipid Screening
age 40-75, q5y
STD Screening
all women <24, gonorrhea + chlymadia
Weight Loss Surgery if BMI…
> 40 or >35 + comorbidities
L3 Sensation
anterior thigh/knee
L4 Sensation
anterior shin
Patellar Reflexes
L4 nerve root
L5 Sensation
dorsum of foot