A 59-year-old woman with hypertension (BP 148/92 mmHg) and hyperlipidemia presents for routine evaluation. She is asymptomatic with normal vital signs otherwise (HR 78/min, RR 16/min, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%). Recent labs show LDL 156 mg/dL and normal fasting glucose. She takes lisinopril but denies chest pain or dyspnea. She asks which health measure best detects disease at an early, treatable stage rather than preventing initial occurrence. Which intervention exemplifies secondary prevention?
- A)Insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes mellitus
- B)Occupational helmet use
- C)Physical therapy after a stroke
- D)Smoking cessation
- E)Colonoscopy for asymptomatic colorectal cancer screeningGABARITO
Explicação
Secondary prevention identifies disease early in asymptomatic individuals so that treatment can begin before major complications develop. Screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer fits this definition. Primary prevention reduces the chance of developing dise... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →