Question

A 49-year-old average-risk patient with no family history presents for colorectal cancer screening. Which option aligns with USPSTF recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Start colonoscopy now and repeat every 10 years if normal

Answer

Defer screening until age 50

Answer

Start CT colonography now and repeat every 5 years if normal

Answer

Start flexible sigmoidoscopy now every 5 years

Answer

Fecal DNA test every 1 year as sole strategy

Practice question

A 49-year-old average-risk patient with no family history presents for colorectal cancer screening. Which option aligns with USPSTF recommendations?