Screening in XX
What age group should be screened for cervical cancer?
Starting at 25 or 3 years after onset of sexual activity.
Stop screening individuals age 70 or older who have had 3 successive negative pap tests in past 10 years.
What is the screening method and frequency for AAA?
One time ultrasound
How frequently should healthy adults be screened for diabetes?
Every 3 years
How many drinks per week is considered low risk?
What is the most common cause of cancer death in Canada?
Lung caner
What is the most common abnormal finding on a pap smear?
ASCUS (atypical squamous cell of undetermined significance)
Out of 1000 men, how many will escape death from prostate cancer because he underwent PSA screening?
1
For average risk individuals not taking a statin, what is the frequency of lipid testing?
5 to 10 years (preferable)
What is a validated screening tool that can be used to determine unhealthy drinking patterns?
AUDIT-C
What do most colon cancers arise from?
Adenomatous polyp
What is the name of the depression screening tool used in postpartum women?
Edinburgh
75% of prostate cancers occur between the ages of?
60-85
Based on the PEER guidelines, after a patient is started on statin therapy, how frequently should you check the re-check LDL?
You should not re-check.
Why is a woman more affected by alcohol than a man of similar weight?
1. Difference in body composition
2. Less alcohol dehydrogenase
3. Hormonal fluctuationsWhat are the questions of a PHQ-2?
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
2. Feeling down, depressed or hopeless?
Name 3 high risk populations who require annual screening mammography?
1. BRCA 1/2 carrier
2. 1st degree relative with known BRCA 1/2
3. Chest radiation at <30 years old and at least 8 years ago
4. 25% or greater lifetime breast cancer risk based on verified screening tool eg. BOADICEA
What is the screening questionnaire for OSA? What does each letter stand for in the mnemonic?
Snoring
Tiredness
Observed apnea
Pressure (HTN)
BMI (elevated)
Age (>/=50)
Neck circumference
Gender
What A1C range is considered pre-diabetic?
6.0-6.4%
Name 3 cancers associated with alcohol use
Liver
Breast
Esophageal
Colorectal
Head and neck
What are the screening guidelines for individuals with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
Screen yearly with flexible sigmoidoscopy starting at age 10-12 years old.
In osteoporosis screening, if the fracture risk is determined to be 10-15% when should the BMD be reassessed?
5 years
Based on the CUA guidelines, if the PSA is 1-3, how frequent should the screening interval be?
q2 years
1. Obesity (BMI >/=95th)
2. Member of high-risk ethnic group
3. First degree relative with type 2 diabetes
4. S&S of insulin resistance
5. PCOS
6. Impaired fasting glucose or glucose intolerance
7. Use of atypical antipsychotics
In which adults age 55-74 should we screen for lung cancer?
Those with at least a 30 pack year smoking history who currently smoke or quit less than 15 years ago.
Whats Meghan's dogs name?
Fergus aka Fergie