Screenings

Question 1

Who should screen for blood pressure? (3)

Answer 1

Any one can but primarily those of African American descent, those overweight, and have a history of having higher than normal blood pressure?

Question 2

Breast Cancer

Answer 2

Recommendation screening starts at age 40

Question 3

Cervical cancer

Answer 3

Recommendations start every 3 years from age 21-29

For those b/w the age of 30-65, recommended screening of every 3-5 years if having a Pap test and a test for HPV

Question 4

Colorectal Cancer

Answer 4

Recommended age is 45 and can be done by performing a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

Question 5

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Answer 5

Recommended screening is 15-65 years

younger adolescents and older adults at risk of infection should be screened as well

Question 6

What is the recommended amount of alcohol for females and males?

Answer 6

Females - no more than one drink a day

Male - no more than 2 drinks a day

Question 7

Diabetes

Answer 7

Recommended blood glucose test screening every 3 years for adults or sooner depending on medical history

Question 8

Dilated eye examination

Answer 8

Those who have an increased risk of eye disease should have a dilated eye exam

Risk factors: Diabetes, African American race, over the age of 40, family history of glaucoma

Question 9

Dental Examination

Answer 9

Yearly dental exam and cleaning

Question 10

Bone Density

Answer 10

Screening is recommended for osteoporosis in postmenopausal patients younger than 65 years