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. 2017 Sep 20;13:10631. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10631

Table 2. Mean Number Correct (% Correct) From Pre- and Posttest (N = 14).

Question M (%) Correct
Pretest Posttest
In oral cancer screening of a current smoker and drinker, what areas of the mouth would be most likely for suspicious lesions? 9 (64%) 14 (100%)
What are characteristics of oral lesions that should be evaluated for malignancy? 10 (71%) 13 (92%)
Ms. Clay is a 78-year-old African American female who comes in to see you for weight loss. She has lost 18 pounds in the last 5 months. She has a medical history of hypertension for which she takes Lisinopril 10 mg daily and amlodipine 10 mg daily. She takes fluoxetine 20 mg daily for depression, and 2000 IU of vitamin D daily with Fosamax 70 mg PO weekly for osteoporosis. Her osteoporosis was diagnosed 6 months ago with a DEXA scan. She scores a zero on PHQ-2 and denies pain with eating. She has all her teeth and does not have any lesions on oral exam. What is the most likely cause of her weight loss? 4 (29%) 11 (79%)
What screening tool can be used to assess a patient for depression? 11 (79%) 14 (100%)
Eating too few fruits, vegetables, or milk products is a risk factor for weight loss and/or malnutrition in the elderly. 13 (92%) 14 (100%)