A 52-year-old with no liver disease presents for routine preventive care. Which one-time screening is recommended?...

Question

A 52-year-old with no liver disease presents for routine preventive care. Which one-time screening is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis C antibody test

Answer

HBsAg only if elevated ALT

Answer

HCV RNA only in IV drug users

Answer

No viral hepatitis screening unless symptomatic

Answer

HBsAg only if foreign-born

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis C Screening