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This document provides information on various health screenings and assessments, including prostate screening, testicular cancer screening, cryptorchidism, inguinal hernia, erectile dysfunction, geriatric depression, Alzheimer's, dementia, osteoporosis, adult mental health, substance abuse, alcohol use, drug use, depression, anxiety, sexually transmitted infections, and primary syphilis.

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#### **Prostate Screening** **Screening Guidelines** - - - - - - - **Risk Factors** - - - - **Diagnostics** - - - - - - - - - - **Referral and Follow-Up** - - - - **Assessment Findings** - - **Treatment \_** - - - - ###...

#### **Prostate Screening** **Screening Guidelines** - - - - - - - **Risk Factors** - - - - **Diagnostics** - - - - - - - - - - **Referral and Follow-Up** - - - - **Assessment Findings** - - **Treatment \_** - - - - #### **Testicular Cancer Screening** **Screening Guidelines** - **Risk Factors** - **Assessment Findings** - **Treatment** - **Referral and Follow-Up** - #### **Cryptorchidism** **Risk Factors** - **Assessment** - **Referral** - #### #### **Inguinal Hernia Risk Factors, Assessment** **Risk Factors** - **Assessment** - #### #### **Testicular Torsion Subjective and Objective Findings, Treatment** **Subjective Findings** - - **Treatment** - #### **Erectile Dysfunction Screening, Risk Factors** **Screening** - **Risk Factors** - ### **Older Adult** #### **Geriatric Depression, Assessment, Risk Factors, Screening Tools** **Risk Factors** - **Assessment** - **Screening Tools** - #### #### **Alzheimer's, Dementia, Delirium Symptoms, Assessment Tools, Referral** - - - - - #### **Prescribing for the Elderly, BEERS Criteria** **BEERS Criteria** - #### **Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Screening** **Risk Factors** - - #### **Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse** **Screening and Assessment** - #### **Alcohol Use: CAGE Questionnaire** The **CAGE questionnaire** is a widely used and validated screening tool for alcohol use and dependence. It consists of four questions designed to assess the presence of problematic drinking behavior. The CAGE is quick to administer (taking less than a minute) and is highly sensitive and specific for detecting alcohol dependence. **CAGE Questions:** 1. 2. 3. 4. - - #### **2. Drug Use: DAST (Drug Abuse Screening Test)** The **DAST** is an effective and widely used screening tool for detecting drug use disorders. It consists of 20 questions that assess drug use over the past 12 months, with a focus on the negative consequences of drug use. **DAST Questions:** - - - - - - - - - #### **3. Screening for Mental Health Conditions:** #### **3.1. Depression: PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)** The **PHQ-9** is a widely used screening tool for depression. It consists of 9 questions that assess the frequency of depressive symptoms over the past two weeks. It is easy to administer, and a brief follow-up can help determine the severity of depressive symptoms. **PHQ-9 Questions:** - - - - - #### **3.2. Anxiety: GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7)** The **GAD-7** is a brief screening tool designed to assess generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and its severity. The tool consists of 7 questions that inquire about the frequency of anxiety symptoms experienced over the last two weeks. **GAD-7 Questions:** - - - - - #### **4. Other Useful Screening Tools:** - - #### **5. Integrated Screening Approach** While individual tools like the CAGE, DAST, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 are essential for screening, integrating these tools into a comprehensive assessment process is crucial. This should include: - - - ### **6. Follow-up and Referral** - - ### **Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention** - - - ### **Sexually Transmitted Infections and Genital Infections** #### **Testing, Treatment, Signs and Symptoms of Common STIs** - **Characteristics** - - **Diagnostic Tests** - - **Treatment** - - **HPV** - ### **Candidiasis (Vaginal Yeast Infection)** **Characteristics** - - **Diagnostic Tests** - - **Treatment \_** - - ### **Chlamydia** - - **Diagnostic Tests** - - **Treatment** - - - - **Bacterial Vaginosis** - - **Diagnostic Tests** - 1. 2. 3. 4. - **Treatment** - - **Trichomonas** - - **Diagnostic Tests** - - - **Treatment** - - - - - **Primary** **Syphilis** **Characteristics** - - **Diagnostic Tests** - - - **Treatment** - -

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