APENDIX A AGES 65 AND OVER: SCREENING
Screening
History
Prior symptoms of transient ischemic attack.
Dietary intake.
Physical activity.
Tobacco/alcohol/drug use.
Functional status at home.
Physical exam.
Blood pressure.
Visual acuity.
Hearing and hearing aids.
Clinical breast exam.
High-risk groups. Auscultation for carotid bruits for persons who have risk factors for cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease (e.g., hypertension, smoking, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, diabetes), neurological symptoms (e.g., transient ischemic attacks), or a history of cerebrovascular disease.
Complete skin exam for persons with a family or personal history of skin cancer, frequent occupational or recreational exposure to sunlight, or clinical evidence of precursor lesions (e.g., dysplastic nevi, certain congenital nevi).
Complete oral cavity exam for persons who use tobacco or drink excessive amounts of alcohol or those with suspicious symptoms or lesions detected through self-examination.
Palpitation for thyroid nodules for persons with a history of upper-body radiation therapy when they were a child, for an increased thymus gland, or previous history of thyroid nodules.
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