Family Medicine Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 22:44 Page 108 of 112 Attempt #1232 Overall: 0 / 560 questions answered Question 536 / 560 Not answered During an annual wellness examination: a 44-year-old woman is being assessed for average-risk colorectal cancer screening; What is the most appropriate next step? A. Screen only if iron-deficiency anemia develops B. Delay screening until age 60 if asymptomatic C. Perform annual CT abdomen as first-line screening D. Use CEA blood testing as the primary screening method E. Start colorectal cancer screening at age 45 with an approved strategy Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: Start colorectal cancer screening at age 45 with an approved strategy. This aligns with current family medicine standards and should be tailored to patient context, comorbidities, risk profile, and shared decision-making. Reference: USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendation (2021); ACS Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 537 / 560 Not answered At a preventive-care visit: a 46-year-old woman is being assessed for breast cancer screening interval; What is the most appropriate next step? A. Offer biennial mammography for women aged 40-74 at average risk B. Stop screening at age 50 regardless of risk C. Replace mammography with annual breast MRI in average risk D. Screen only after a breast lump appears E. Start annual mammography at age 25 for all women Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: Offer biennial mammography for women aged 40-74 at average risk. This aligns with current family medicine standards and should be tailored to patient context, comorbidities, risk profile, and shared decision-making. Reference: USPSTF Breast Cancer Screening Recommendation (2024) Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 538 / 560 Not answered During primary-care follow-up: a 61-year-old woman is being assessed for cervical cancer screening; What is the most appropriate next step? A. For ages 30-65, perform primary HPV testing every 5 years (or approved alternatives) B. Start cervical screening only after age 50 C. Pap smear every 6 months indefinitely D. No screening needed after sexual debut E. Annual pelvic ultrasound replaces cervical screening Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: For ages 30-65, perform primary HPV testing every 5 years (or approved alternatives). This aligns with current family medicine standards and should be tailored to patient context, comorbidities, risk profile, and shared decision-making. Reference: USPSTF Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendation (2018, reaffirmed) Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 539 / 560 Not answered In a routine family medicine clinic encounter: a 57-year-old man is being assessed for primary prevention statin indication; What is the most appropriate next step? A. Estimate 10-year ASCVD risk and consider moderate-intensity statin when indicated B. Delay lipid treatment until symptomatic cardiovascular disease appears C. Prescribe high-intensity statin to all adults over 30 D. Avoid statins if LDL is above 190 mg/dL E. Use triglycerides alone to decide statin therapy Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: Estimate 10-year ASCVD risk and consider moderate-intensity statin when indicated. This aligns with current family medicine standards and should be tailored to patient context, comorbidities, risk profile, and shared decision-making. Reference: ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guideline (2018 with updates) Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 540 / 560 Not answered At a chronic disease review appointment: a 47-year-old woman is being assessed for initial drug therapy in hypertension with diabetes; What is the most appropriate next step? A. Treat only with lifestyle changes despite persistent stage 2 hypertension B. Prefer chronic clonidine monotherapy as first-line approach C. Start antihypertensive therapy and include ACE inhibitor or ARB when albuminuria is present D. Use loop diuretic as first-line monotherapy in all patients E. Avoid blood pressure medication until BP exceeds 180/110 Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Start antihypertensive therapy and include ACE inhibitor or ARB when albuminuria is present. This aligns with current family medicine standards and should be tailored to patient context, comorbidities, risk profile, and shared decision-making. Reference: ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline (2017); ADA Standards of Care Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 108 of 112 Next → »