GNUR 566: Advanced care of the older adult Exam
2026-2027 With Complete Questions & Accurate
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How often should geriatric patients receive mammograms for breast
cancer screening?
Every two years until life expectancy decreases to a point that screening
is not warranted.
How often should patients receive a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer
screening?
Every 10 years up until age 75, then it becomes individualized, and should
stop at 85.
How often can patients receive a sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer
screening?
Every five years
At what age is it recommended to stop cervical cancer screening?
Age 65 if adequate prior screening has been done. (ex. 3 negative
cytology results or 2 negative cotesting results within 10 years with the
most recent test occurring within 5 years.)
,Is it reasonable to perform cervical cancer screening in a patient greater
than age 65 who has never received it?
Yes, however screening should be stopped after adequate screening has
been completed (ex. 3 negative cytology results or 2 negative cotesting
results within 10 years with the most recent test occurring within 5 years.)
Is routine prostate cancer screening recommended in adults greater than
70 years of age?
No, do not provide. Level D evidence.
Is routine prostate cancer screening recommended between ages 55-
70?
No, not anymore. High incidence of false positive and risk > benefit.
When should patients be screened for diabetes if they have
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or are obese?
Every three years at minimum
What is the preferred lung cancer screening?
Annual low-dose CT scan for current (20PKy) smokers or those that
recently quit smoking (<15 years) 50-80 years old.
Who is recommended for lung cancer screening?
Adults with 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit
within 15 years.
, How often should patients perform a fecal immunochemical test to
screen for colorectal cancer?
Annually, and the sensitivity is inferior to colonoscopy.
What is the life expectancy for moderate dementia?
2 to 10 years
How is end of life defined?
Less than 2 years of remaining life expectancy
Why are screening guidelines less clear in older adults?
Few older adults have been included in randomized controlled trials
What factors should be considered when implementing preventative
health measures?
Quantity of life, quality of life, satisfaction, and maintaining independence
What is the focus of primary prevention measures?
Prevention of disease or adverse health conditions
2026-2027 With Complete Questions & Accurate
Detailed Answers||DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (RELIABLE SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY
UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
How often should geriatric patients receive mammograms for breast
cancer screening?
Every two years until life expectancy decreases to a point that screening
is not warranted.
How often should patients receive a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer
screening?
Every 10 years up until age 75, then it becomes individualized, and should
stop at 85.
How often can patients receive a sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer
screening?
Every five years
At what age is it recommended to stop cervical cancer screening?
Age 65 if adequate prior screening has been done. (ex. 3 negative
cytology results or 2 negative cotesting results within 10 years with the
most recent test occurring within 5 years.)
,Is it reasonable to perform cervical cancer screening in a patient greater
than age 65 who has never received it?
Yes, however screening should be stopped after adequate screening has
been completed (ex. 3 negative cytology results or 2 negative cotesting
results within 10 years with the most recent test occurring within 5 years.)
Is routine prostate cancer screening recommended in adults greater than
70 years of age?
No, do not provide. Level D evidence.
Is routine prostate cancer screening recommended between ages 55-
70?
No, not anymore. High incidence of false positive and risk > benefit.
When should patients be screened for diabetes if they have
hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or are obese?
Every three years at minimum
What is the preferred lung cancer screening?
Annual low-dose CT scan for current (20PKy) smokers or those that
recently quit smoking (<15 years) 50-80 years old.
Who is recommended for lung cancer screening?
Adults with 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit
within 15 years.
, How often should patients perform a fecal immunochemical test to
screen for colorectal cancer?
Annually, and the sensitivity is inferior to colonoscopy.
What is the life expectancy for moderate dementia?
2 to 10 years
How is end of life defined?
Less than 2 years of remaining life expectancy
Why are screening guidelines less clear in older adults?
Few older adults have been included in randomized controlled trials
What factors should be considered when implementing preventative
health measures?
Quantity of life, quality of life, satisfaction, and maintaining independence
What is the focus of primary prevention measures?
Prevention of disease or adverse health conditions
