Q3. If this patient was vomiting prior to the onset of abdominal pain, what would you order next?
A. CBC
B. Blood cultures
C. Urinalysis and dipstick
D. Abdominal x-ray
E. Transvaginal ultrasound
F. Perform a pelvic exam
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Clinical Case MCQs: Abd Pain
Q2. This is a male patient who presented with a 18-hour history of vague abdominal pain that started around the umbilicus and later localized to area ‘C.’ If the exam reveals localized tenderness and rebound pain, the next step is?
A. Order CBC
B. Get a bedside ultrasound
C. Order a CT scan
D. Blood cultures
E. Consult with the surgeon
F. Perform a rectal exam
Clinical Case MCQs: Abd Pain
Q1. SB is a 16 yo female who presents to the ED with a 18 hour history of vague abdominal pain. The pain was sudden in onset and colicky in nature. She did take some Tylenol but the pain did not abate. Her past medical history is unremarkable. On exam, her pain has localized to the area ‘C.’ What is the next step in her management?
A. Order CBC
B. Get a bedside ultrasound
C. Urinalysis and dipstick
D. Blood cultures
E. Consult with the surgeon
F. Perform a pelvic exam
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