Case
P.J., a 48-year-old woman, presents to your office for a well woman examination. She has been married for eight years, has no history of sexually transmitted diseases, and has nothing remarkable in her medical history. She asks whether you will be performing a Papanicolaou (Pap) test during today’s visit. In her record, you note that she had a human papillomavirus (HPV) test and a Pap test three years ago, both of which were negative. P.J. states that her 19-year-old daughter recently became sexually active and wonders whether she should schedule a Pap test for her daughter.
Questions
Support each response with a reference.
- According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), how should the APRN respond to P.J.'s question?
- What side effects (harms) are associated with screening for cervical cancer?
- According to the USPSTF recommendation, when should P.J. stop being screened for cervical cancer?