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Screen Older Adults
Question | Answer |
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Screening by AGE includes screening older adults for vision and hearing impairments starting at what age? | At age 65 years and older |
At what age do you screen women for osteoporosis with a bone mineral density test (DEXA) test? | Test women at 65 years and > and at-risk women ages 60-64 years |
Screening adults for total blood cholesterol and HDL cholesterol includes what criteria? | Men at 35 yrs and >; women at 45 yrs and > and others with CVD risk factors; every 5 yrs |
Screening by AGE includes screeniing for colorectal cancer at what age? | at 50 yrs and > |
What is the recommended PAP smear and pelvic exam for women after 65 years? | Pap and pelvic exam annually until 3 consecutive negative exams, then every 2-3 yrs; discontinue after 65 years of three consecutive negative exams |
What are the recommendations for mammogram screening after age 70 years? | Mammogram annually or biannually between 50-69 years; every 1 to 3 years between 70-85 years |
What blood test is recommended to screen older men for prostate problems? | Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test |