A 50-year-old African American male is being seen by his primary health care provider for an annual physical. His last complete physical was two years ago and he has no complaints at this time. He asks what health screening tests he should expect now that he is 50 years old, in addition to his annual health examination. The nurse discusses the following screening tests based on the patient's age and ethnicity and which are recommended for middle adults. Select all that apply.

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A 50-year-old African American male is being seen by his primary health care provider for an annual physical. His last complete physical was two years ago and he has no complaints at this time. He asks what health screening tests he should expect now that he is 50 years old, in addition to his annual health examination. The nurse discusses the following screening tests based on the patient's age and ethnicity and which are recommended for middle adults.  Select all that apply.

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Cholesterol level screening is recommended for adults to monitor and manage the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Colonoscopy and occult blood screening are recommended starting at age 50 to screen for colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer death. Prostate cancer screening is discussed with men, especially African American men who are at higher risk, around the age of 50. Vision screening is important as vision changes are common with aging. Osteoporosis screening is typically recommended for women over 65 and younger women at high risk, but not universally for men at age 50, unless there are specific risk factors present.

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