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Falls prevention — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModeratePreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, BiostatisticsFalls preventionUSMLE Step 3

A 78-year-old woman reports two falls in the past 6 months without syncope. She lives independently and has no fracture. Gait is slow and Timed Up and Go test is abnormal. Vision is corrected and orthostatic vitals are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: B — Recommend exercise-based fall prevention intervention

Community-dwelling older adults at increased fall risk should be offered exercise interventions to reduce falls.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations, 2025-2026: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations