Fecal occult blood testA) begin at 40,then annuallyB) begin at 50,then annuallyC) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by providerD) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers)E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two yearsF) baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50G) begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active womenH) monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)I) annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptomsJ) tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

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​Fecal occult blood testA) begin at 40,then annuallyB) begin at 50,then annuallyC) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by providerD) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers)E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two yearsF) baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50G) begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active womenH) monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)I) annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptomsJ) tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

Jasmine Ferguson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The fecal occult blood test is recommended to begin at age 50 and then be conducted annually to screen for colorectal cancer.

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