overview of elderly

Question 1

When should older adults get a dental assessment?
A-Once a year
B-Every 3 months
C-Every 6 months

Answer 1

C

Question 2

How often does an older adult get a total cholesterol and lipid panel?
A-Once a year until 75
B-Every 3-5 years until 75
C-Every 2 years until 75

Answer 2

B

Question 3

How often should older adults get checked for glaucoma?
A-Once a year
B-Every 2-3 years
C-Every 6 months

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When should older adults be screened for diabetes mellitus?
A-Once a year
B- Every 2 years
C-Every 3 years
(always more often if higher risk)

Answer 4

C

Question 5

For older adult smokers, how often should they get a low dose CT (LDCT)
A-Once a year through age 74
B-Every 2 years through age 74
C-Every 6 months through age 74

Answer 5

A

Question 6

When do they get colonoscopies?
A-60-75
B-55-75
C-45-75
D-40-75

Answer 6

C

Question 7

What vaccinations should older adults get? (select all)
A-Flu vaccine yearly
B-Measels every 3 years
C-2 pneumococcal vaccines
D-Tdap every 10 years
E-TB test every year
F-Shingles vaccine at 60

Answer 7

A
C
D
F