Question:
Mr. S is a 57-year-old male who presents to his PCP for a routine physical exam. His only complaint is occasional chest pain. He has high blood pressure and is currently taking amlodipine. He is married and is a social wine drinker. He lives in coastal North Carolina and is retired. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention? (a) Checking an EKG for atrial fibrillation (b) Checking a fasting lipid panel (c) Teaching about the importance of seat belt use (d) Performing a cardiac catheterization