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Lung cancer screening discontinuation — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModeratePreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, BiostatisticsLung cancer screening discontinuationUSMLE Step 3

A 58-year-old woman with a 30-pack-year smoking history quit 20 years ago. She has no pulmonary symptoms and is healthy. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: A — Do not perform lung cancer screening based on current criteria

Lung cancer screening is discontinued once a person has not smoked for 15 years or develops limiting comorbidity.

Reference: USPSTF current A/B recommendations; USMLE Step 3 Content Outline