A 23-year-old woman attends your clinic requesting a Pap test. She became sexually active at age 18, is well and has no symptoms. According to the CTF...

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A 23-year-old woman attends your clinic requesting a Pap test. She became sexually active at age 18, is well and has no symptoms. According to the CTFPHC cervical cancer screening guideline, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Advise that cervical screening should begin at age 25

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Advise that cervical screening should begin at age 21

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Arrange a Pap test now and repeat annually

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Arrange immediate HPV testing only

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Defer screening until age 30 if no symptoms

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cervical cancer screening initiation

A 23-year-old woman attends your clinic requesting a Pap test. She became sexually active at age 18, is well and has no symptoms. According to the CTFPHC cervical cancer screening guideline, what is the most appropriate response?