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Stopping cervical cancer screening after adequate prior testing — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModeratePreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, BiostatisticsStopping cervical cancer screening after adequate prior testingUSMLE Step 3

A 70-year-old woman asks about cervical cancer screening. She had regular normal Pap tests through age 65 and has no history of CIN2, cervical cancer, DES exposure, HIV, or immunosuppression. She has a new sexual partner but no symptoms. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: B — No further routine cervical cancer screening

Routine cervical cancer screening can stop after age 65 in adequately screened patients without high-risk features. A new partner does not by itself require resuming screening after adequate prior screening.

Reference: USPSTF preventive services recommendations