Public Health Flashcards
1
Q
How is AAA screened for?
A
USS of abdominal aorta
2
Q
Who qualifies for AAA screening?
A
Men >65
3
Q
What is the management of a 3-4.4cm AAA?
A
Yearly scans
4
Q
What is the management of a 4.5-5.4cm AAA?
A
3 monthly scans
5
Q
What is the management of a >5.4cm AAA?
A
Refer to surgery for operative assessment
6
Q
Who qualifies for colorectal cancer screening?
A
Men and woman >50
7
Q
Who qualifies for influenza vaccinations?
A
> 65 years, annually
8
Q
Who qualifies for a pneumococcal vaccination?
A
> 65 years, one off
9
Q
Who qualifies for a shingles vaccination?
A
> 70 years, one off
10
Q
What are the physical activity recommendations for the elderly?
A
150mins mod or 75 mins vig exercise per week
Strength exercises 2x/week
