DrVirgo
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When do you start screening for cervical cancer?
A. Annually at the time they become sexually active or at the age of 18, whichever comes first.
B. Annually at the time they become sexually active or at the age of 19, whichever comes first.
C. Annually at the time they become sexually active or at the age of 20, whichever comes first.
D. Annually at the time they become sexually active or at the age of 21, whichever comes first.
E. Annually at the time they become sexually active or at the age of 85, whichever comes first.
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| liliaeliz
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you start 3 years after become sexual active or 21 y.o (UW) and FA become s.active or 21 y.o
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| Tuscani
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''you start 3 years after become sexual active or 21 y.o (UW) and FA become s.active or 21 y.o''
yes!!!
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| DrVirgo
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From the CDC:
"start getting regular Pap tests at age 21, or within three years of the first time you have sex—which ever happens first. "
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/scr...
***note that it's "WITHIN" 3 years of first sexual activity NOT "AFTER" 3 years.
So for example if she becomes sexually active at the age of 17, it would be best to get a PAP anytime by the age of 20. (within 3 years)... (She doesn't have to wait till after 3 years have passed to get a PAP).
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| liliaeliz
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thanks good point!!!!
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| docofthebigapple
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You See a patient in-the clinic who-is sexually active at whatever age & has never had a Pap, offer it immediately. You shouldn't wait for 3 years to do that.
Never had sex _ start at age 21 annually or q2y if liquid based till age 30 Then q2y if by PAP alone, q3y if PAP-HPVDNA. Source is American Cancer Society
Sexual Hx unreliable, start screening @ 18 instead of 21. Exam considers us to be good history takers so answer is D
Edited by docofthebigapple on 08/13/08 - 05:32 PM
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| parkar1234
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that is a great article forums
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