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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 67-year-old man smoked for 30 years and quit 5 years ago. He has no abdominal pain and no known aneurysm. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: E — One-time abdominal ultrasonography

Men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked should have one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations