health promotion/disease prevention Flashcards
1
Q
How does passive immunity differ from active immunity?
A
Passive is given from mother to baby, acts quickly and is short lived. Active is via immunization or past disease and develops slowly and is long lasting.
2
Q
What ages can receive flumist?
A
2-49
3
Q
What is the leading cause of death for all ages/genders?
A
heart disease
4
Q
What is the leading cause of cancer deaths for all?
A
lung cancer
5
Q
How is HIV testing confirmed?
A
If ELISA testing, confirm with Western Blot
6
Q
What are age recommendations for colorectal screening
A
Start at age 50-75 with colonoscopy every 10 years, flex sig every 5 years
7
Q
What age should mammograms begin?
A
50
8
Q
When should patient’s receive pneumonia vaccine?
A
at age 65 pneumovax 23, followed by PCV13 (prevnar) 6-12 mths later
