Question 1
A 78-year-old female with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with the sudden onset of severe, diffuse abdominal pain. On examination, her abdomen is soft and non-tender with normal bowel sounds. Laboratory tests reveal a significant metabolic acidosis and a markedly elevated lactate level. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Acute mesenteric ischemia
Question 2
A 55-year-old male with a history of NSAID use for arthritis presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe, diffuse abdominal pain. On examination, he is tachycardic, hypotensive, and has a rigid, board-like abdomen with guarding and rebound tenderness. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial imaging modality to confirm the suspected diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Upright chest X-ray
Question 3
Which of the following clinical features is most characteristic of a small bowel obstruction (SBO) rather than a large bowel obstruction (LBO)?
Correct Answer:
Profuse, early-onset bilious vomiting
Question 4
A 24-year-old male presents with 12 hours of right flank pain and dysuria. He has a low-grade fever and mild tenderness in the right lower quadrant, but also significant right costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness. A urinalysis shows 5-10 WBCs and 5-10 RBCs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Retrocecal Appendicitis
Question 5
A 45-year-old female presents with a 12-hour history of constant right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, fever, and nausea after a fatty meal. Examination reveals a temperature of 38.5°C, localized RUQ tenderness, and a positive Murphy's sign. Ultrasound confirms gallstones, a thickened gallbladder wall, and pericholecystic fluid. In addition to intravenous fluids and analgesia, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
Correct Answer:
Administer broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics
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