Question

A 22-year-old woman with four lifetime sexual partners and no symptoms attends requesting a Pap test. She has never been screened. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Defer screening until age 25 years and then perform cytology every 3 years

Answer

Offer cervical cytology now and repeat every year

Answer

Offer cervical cytology now and repeat every 3 years

Answer

Defer screening until age 30 years and then perform cytology every 5 years

Answer

No cervical screening is needed if pelvic examination is normal

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman with four lifetime sexual partners and no symptoms attends requesting a Pap test. She has never been screened. According to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, what is the most appropriate recommendation?