May 2014. The Safe Injection Practices Issue. With medication shortages on the rise, itâs important. to reiterate best practice regarding drugs packaged. in single- and multi-use vials. The chart below. provides at-a-glance understanding of the. differences between these packaging options and.
How often should I have my cholesterol checked? If you are age 20 or older and have not been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends having your cholesterol levels checked every four to six years as part of a cardiovascular risk assessment.
NCEPIII (ATPIII) Once every 5 years for all people 20 years and older. Patients without CHD or equivalent, re-screen every 5 years unless cholesterol is borderline (>160 with 0-1 risk factors or >130 with 2+ risk factors) then re-screen in 1-2 years. Screen with fasting lipid panel (preferred) or total cholesterol and HDL. AAFP.