Sunday, June 11, 2017

Repeated USMLE Questions Step 2 CK- 306






A 25-year-old man presents to his physician for his first annual physical examination. He moved to the city for a new job and he got health insurance so, he decided to do regular annual checks.  His past medical, surgical and family histories are unremarkable. He does not smoke or drink alcohol. He does not take any recreational drugs. His physical examination and laboratory tests are normal.

What is the recommended screening test for all patients at his age?

A- ECG stress test
B- Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
C- Depression screening test
D- Colonoscopy
E- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate





Answer:


The only screening test at this time is depression-screening test. All other tests are recommended for different age groups. 
The correct answer is C




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