Males: Digital rectal exam (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

A) begin at 40,then annually
B) begin at 50,then annually
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers)
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F) baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G) begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H) monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I) annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J) tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

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​Males: Digital rectal exam (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA)A) begin at 40,then annuallyB) begin at 50,then annuallyC) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by providerD) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers)E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two yearsF) baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50G) begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active womenH) monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)I) annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptomsJ) tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

Lohita Deadeepya · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The American Cancer Society recommends that men at average risk of prostate cancer should begin screening at age 50, which typically includes both Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing, then continue annually if necessary.

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