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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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EasyAmbulatory Medicine / Primary CareAbdominal aortic aneurysm screeningUSMLE Step 3

A 67-year-old man attends a preventive visit. He smoked cigarettes for 20 years but quit at age 50. He has no abdominal pain and no known aneurysm. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: D — One-time abdominal ultrasonography

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

Reference: USPSTF Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Recommendation