A 54-year-old former smoker (25 pack-years) who quit 10 years ago presents for preventive care. He has no symptoms. Which screening is recommended?...

Question

A 54-year-old former smoker (25 pack-years) who quit 10 years ago presents for preventive care. He has no symptoms. Which screening is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Annual low-dose CT scan of the chest

Answer

Annual chest radiograph

Answer

No screening until age 60

Answer

Sputum cytology annually

Answer

Low-dose CT every 5 years

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Lung Cancer Screening