preventative medicine

A 55-year-old man, non-smoker, presents for a health check. BP 135/85 mmHg, total cholesterol 5.5 mmol/L, HDL 1.2 mmol/L. No personal history of CVD or diabetes. Family history of premature CVD in father. BMI 28. Based on Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management step?

Following a positive genetic test for a hereditary cancer syndrome, what is the most important next step for the patient's family?

Which genetic variant classification most strongly mandates clinical action?

A 60-year-old non-smoker has a calculated 5-year cardiovascular disease risk of 12%. Based on current Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management focus?

A 22-year-old lady was wrongly given a B12 prescription for another patient. The error was noticed later at the pharmacy. What is the next step?

An Aboriginal woman, 48 years old, attends your general practice for a routine health check. She has a history of gestational diabetes and lives in a rural community. When discussing preventative health screening, which of the following is the MOST culturally appropriate and evidence-based approach?

A 30-year-old woman attends her first antenatal visit at 28 weeks gestation. She has no significant medical history and received her last tetanus booster 10 years ago. She is otherwise well. According to Australian guidelines, which vaccination is most specifically recommended for administration during this gestational period?

A 70-year-old male with a history of smoking presents for a routine check-up. The image is taken. What is the recommended surveillance interval?

A 66-year-old man, active with a good diet, whose mother had osteoporosis at age 91, wants to check his osteoporosis risk. What risk factors prompt a bone mineral density (BMD) test?