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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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EasyPreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, BiostatisticsAbdominal aortic aneurysm screeningUSMLE Step 3

A 66-year-old man comes for a preventive visit. He smoked cigarettes from age 18 to 45 and has no abdominal pain. He has no known aneurysm and no family history of 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 receive one-time ultrasonography for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.

Reference: USPSTF abdominal aortic aneurysm screening recommendation