The nurse is aware of the 2014 American Cancer Society Screening Guidelines for colon cancer, which include which testing modalities for people over the age of 50? (Select all that apply.)
a. Colonoscopy every 10 years
b. Colonoscopy every 5 years
c. Computed tomography (CT) colonography every 5 years
d. Double-contrast barium enema every 10 years
e. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 10 years
ANS: A, C
The options for colon cancer screening for people over the age of 50 include colonoscopy every 10 years and CT colonography, double-contrast barium enema, or flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.
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