CGA (Tools of Trade) Questions and Answers
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What are the components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment? -
ANSWER 1. Physical health
2. Psychological health
3. Socioenvironmental factors,
4. Functional ability
What immunizations should be checked for a geriatric visit? - ANSWER Last
ppd, TD, flu shot, pneumovax, hepatitis, zoster
What should be included in the review of systems of a geriatric patient? -
ANSWER falls/immobility, safety (abuse), continence, eating difficulties,
changes in weight, sensory impairments, memory/mood/sleep
What does the US Preventative Services Task Force recommend for prostate
screening? - ANSWER Perform a DRE, do not use PSA for regular screening
High Yield: What are potential difficulties in geriatric history taking? - ANSWER
1. Communication (vision/hearing/psychomotor)
2. Under-reporting of sxs
3. Vague/non-specific symptoms (atypical presentation)
4. Multiple complaints
High Yield: What are the recommendations by the US preventive services task
force for breast screening? - ANSWER Age >75 yo: based on individual
, CGA - Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Age 50-74 yo: screen every 2 years
Age<50 yo: screen based on individual risk
What are the recommendations by the US preventive services task force for
cervical cancer screening? - ANSWER Age 21-65 yo: start screen every 3 yrs
Age 30-65 yo: screen every 5 years for HPV
Age > 65 yo: screen based on based on risk
***not indicated if hysterectomy w/o hx of cervical cancer
What are the recommendations by the US preventive services task force for colon
cancer screening? - ANSWER Age 50-75 yo: screening indicated
Age 76-85 yo: screen based on individual need
Age >85 yo: not recommended
When should you screen for an AAA? - ANSWER Age 65-75 yo if hx of smoking
What are the four important immunizations for the geriatric population? -
ANSWER 1. Annual Influenza vaccine
2. Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PCV13, PCV23)
3. Tetanus-Diphtheria (Tdap) until 65 yo
4. Herpes Zoster (Zostavax) if > 60 yo; may repeat every 5 years
High Yield: Are loosing teeth and motor weakness a normal part of aging? -
ANSWER No
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