Cervical Cancer Screening: ABFM practice questions

5 board-style questions on cervical cancer screening in the PulseMD family medicine question bank — physician-reviewed, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.

Sample question 1

A 32-year-old healthy woman presents for cervical cancer screening. Her last Pap smear was 3 years ago and was normal. She has no history of abnormal Pap smears, is HIV-negative, and is not immunocompromised. According to USPSTF guidelines, which screening strategy is most appropriate at this visit?

1. Pap smear alone at this visit, repeat in 1 year
2. No cervical cancer screening is needed until age 40
3. HPV testing alone at this visit, repeat in 10 years
4. Pap smear every 3 years or HPV testing alone every 5 years

Sample question 2

A 24-year-old woman presents for her first gynecologic visit. She became sexually active at age 18 and has had two lifetime partners. She received the complete HPV vaccine series at age 12. She has no history of abnormal Pap smears or immunosuppression. According to USPSTF guidelines, what is the appropriate cervical cancer screening recommendation?

1. No screening needed until age 25 due to HPV vaccination
2. Pap smear with hrHPV co-testing now
3. hrHPV testing alone every 5 years beginning now
4. Pap smear alone every 3 years beginning now

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