Preventive Geriatrics Flashcards
why geri prevention
improves disability free life expectance
increase function
improve quality of life
what is the function of the USPSTF
determines whether or not evidence supports providing a clinical preventive service
what are the possible rates for USPSTF
A,B,C,D, and I
what should you do with an A or B rating
discuss service with eligible patients and offer them
what should you do with a C rating
may provide this service to selected patients
what should you do with a D or I rating
don’t offer
what screenings have A and B recommended
bone mass measurement
colorectal cancer screening
mammoo
pap and pelvic
recommendation for breast cancer screening
biennial screening mammogram for women aged 50-74
don’t offer to 75 or above
should you offer teaching breast self exam
no
should do you a clinical breast exam on women 40 or older
no
should you use an MRI instead of a standard mammo
no
recommendation for cervical cancer screening 30-65 year old
cytology and HPV testing every 5 years
cervical cancer screening recommendation for women older than 65
don’t screen
do you do a cervical screen on women who have had a hysterectomy including removal of cervix with no history of high grade precancerous lesion
no
what is the best predictor of low bone density
weight
