Question

A 30-year-old woman attends for routine cervical cancer screening. She has no symptoms or risk factors and has never had a Pap test. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Screening should begin at age 25 years and be repeated every 3 years if results are normal

Answer

Screening should start at age 18 years for all sexually active women

Answer

Screening is not required until age 40 years

Answer

Annual cervical screening is recommended for all ages

Answer

HPV vaccination negates the need for cervical cancer screening

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman attends for routine cervical cancer screening. She has no symptoms or risk factors and has never had a Pap test. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which statement is most accurate?