Screening Recommendations Flashcards
0
Q
Fecal occult blood
A
> =50
Every year
1
Q
Sigmoidoscopy
A
> = 50 years
Every 5 years
2
Q
Colonoscopy
A
> =50
Every 10 years
3
Q
Digital rectal examination
A
No recommendation
4
Q
Prostate specific antigen
A
Male
>=50
Every year
5
Q
Pap test
A
Female
After 3 years of first intercourse or at age 21
Standard pap smear: Yearly
Liquid pap: Every 2 years
6
Q
Pelvic examination
A
Female
18-40
Every 1-3 years together with pap smear test
> 40, yearly
7
Q
Breast self examination
A
> =20
Monthly
8
Q
Breast clinical examination
A
Female
20-40
Every 3 years
> 40, yearly
9
Q
Mammography
A
Female
>=40
Every year
10
Q
Complete skin examination
A
Periodic exam
