Match each patient presentation to the single most appropriate next step in preventive care and screening according to current guidelines.
- 23-year-old asymptomatic female who is sexually active with a new male partner; previously screened for HIVAnnual chlamydia and gonorrhea screening
- 52-year-old healthy male presenting for a routine check-up; up to date on routine infectious disease screeningsRecombinant zoster vaccination series
- 42-year-old healthy female presenting for a wellness visit, with no family history of cancer; up to date on all blood testsBiennial screening mammography
- 35-year-old healthy male establishing care; has never undergone any infectious disease screeningOne-time screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Answer
The correct pairings align the 23-year-old female with chlamydia/gonorrhea screening, the 52-year-old male with the recombinant zoster vaccine, the 42-year-old female with screening mammography, and the 35-year-old male with routine HIV screening.
Each patient precisely meets the age and risk criteria for a specific, highly-tested primary prevention or screening intervention as outlined by the USPSTF and ACIP. Matching these correctly demonstrates baseline competence in routine ambulatory care.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Age- and risk-appropriate implementation of core USPSTF and ACIP preventive screening guidelines.