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Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines—Pre-test
1.
How do new recommendations on cervical cancer screening from the American Cancer Society differ from previous consensus guidelines? Select all that apply.
The age of initiation is raised from 21 to 25
Primary HPV testing is the preferred screening strategy
A 3-year screening interval is recommended for Pap and HPV co-testing
Screening is no longer recommended for vaccinated patients
2.
Which of the following is not one of the considerations behind the ACS screening guidelines?
HPV primary screening before age 25 results in many positive test that may be transient.
Cytology remains the most important test for determining cancer risk.
Sensitivity of screening method requires different screening intervals.
3.
Which screening strategies are more likely to detect cervical intraepithelial neoplasia? Select all that apply.
Cytology
hrHPV testing
Co-testing (cytology and hrHPV testing)
4.
What screening modality is preferred by professional societies including ACOG, ASCCP and SGO?
Cytology alone every three years
hrHPV testing alone every five years
Co-testing (cytology and hrHPV testing) every five years
There is no preferred option
5.
What barriers exist to more widespread HPV primary testing? Select all that apply.
Laboratory infrastructure
High HPV vaccination rates
Access to care
Patient resistance to five year intervals
6.
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