A 65-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history currently smokes and has no symptoms. Which recommendation best reflects CTFPHC guidance on abdo...

Question

A 65-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history currently smokes and has no symptoms. Which recommendation best reflects CTFPHC guidance on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening?

Accepted Answer

Offer one-time abdominal ultrasound screening for AAA

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Do not screen any asymptomatic adults for AAA

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Screen annually with CT abdomen

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Screen only if there is a family history

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Screen only if there is uncontrolled hypertension

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Abdominal aortic aneurysm

A 65-year-old man with a 40 pack-year smoking history currently smokes and has no symptoms. Which recommendation best reflects CTFPHC guidance on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening?