A 29-year-old woman with a cervix has never had a Pap test. She is sexually active and otherwise healthy. According to current Canadian cervical cance...

Question

A 29-year-old woman with a cervix has never had a Pap test. She is sexually active and otherwise healthy. According to current Canadian cervical cancer screening guidelines, what is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Begin screening now and repeat cytology every 3 years until age 69.

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Begin cervical cancer screening at age 21 regardless of sexual activity.

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Delay screening until age 35.

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Use HPV testing alone every year starting now.

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Screen only if she develops abnormal uterine bleeding.

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cervical cancer screening

A 29-year-old woman with a cervix has never had a Pap test. She is sexually active and otherwise healthy. According to current Canadian cervical cancer screening guidelines, what is the most appropriate recommendation?