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Statin primary prevention — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModeratePreventive care and screeningStatin primary preventionABFM Board

A 58-year-old man has hypertension and LDL cholesterol 132 mg/dL. His calculated 10-year ASCVD risk is 13%. He has no prior cardiovascular disease. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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Correct answer: B — Start a moderate-intensity statin after shared decision-making

Adults aged 40 to 75 with risk factors and 10-year risk at least 10% benefit from statin therapy for primary prevention.

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