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Aquifer FM Cases Quiz at the end of cases 20-29 With Complete Solutions. *Case 20: Question 1* A 34-year-old male comes to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. He says the pain has been bothering him for the past two weeks. He reports episodes of diarrhea and constipation, with more episo...

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Aquifer FM Cases Quiz at the end of
cases 20-29 With Complete Solutions.

*Case 20: Question 1*




A 34-year-old male comes to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. He says the pain

has been bothering him for the past two weeks. He reports episodes of diarrhea and

constipation, with more episodes of constipation. He states he has noticed an increase in

flatulence. He denies any nausea or vomiting. He has noticed mucus in his stools, but

no blood. He states that he cannot recall if anything aggravates the pain, but admits to

being under more stress than usual, due to his mother-in-law moving in with him and

his wife. Vital signs show a blood pressure of 124/76 mmHg, pulse of 74, respirations of

16, a temperature of 97.9, and oxygen saturation of 98% on room air. Physical exam is

unremarkable.


The most appropriate initial step in management is:




A. Scheduling the patient for a colonoscopy to look for colon cancer




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B. Discussing the patients diet, and educating him about avoiding dairy produ - ✔✔The

correct answer is C.


Performing a CBC, TSH, complete metabolic panel, and stool studies




The patient most likely has a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. When a patient

presents with abdominal pain, mucus in stool, episodes of diarrhea and/or

constipation, it is appropriate to perform lab studies to rule out other etiologies, such as

infection, autoimmune disease, or an obstruction. Since IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion,

the diagnosis can be made once other sources of abdominal pain have been ruled out by

appropriate studies.


*Case 20: Question 2*




A 24-year-old female presents to the clinic complaining of a headache and arm pain.

She is accompanied by her boyfriend, who insists on staying in the room with her

during the visit. When asked to describe when she noticed the pain and how it

occurred, the boyfriend states that the patient hit her head on the bathroom cabinet two

days ago, and fell on her side afterwards, hitting her arm. The patient nods in

agreement, while looking down at the floor.




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The next best step in obtaining an accurate history and physical exam is to:




A. Direct all questions to the boyfriend, since it appears the patient does not want to

discuss her situation with you


B. Accuse the boyfriend of domestic abuse and call the police to report him


C. Ask the boyfriend to leave the room so you can perform the physical exam, and

explain that you always do that part of the exam with just the patient, and that he may

join you - ✔✔The correct answer is C.




Ask the boyfriend to leave the room so you can perform the physical exam, and explain

that you always do that part of the exam with just the patient, and that he may join you

after that part is completed




When domestic violence is suspected and the partner is present for the visit, the best

step in obtaining an accurate history and physical from the patient is to politely but

firmly ask the partner to leave the room. To aid you in asking the partner to leave, it is

suitable to tell them that the next part of the exam is done with the patient

independently, and the partner may rejoin you and the patient after the exam is




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performed. ** If the partner still insists on staying, use other tactics, such as a test

performed outside of the exam room or by taking the patient to get a urine sample.


*Case 20: Question 3*




A 22-year-old female comes to the clinic complaining of frequent urination. She states

she has noticed some increased frequency for the past week. She denies itching or pain

in the vaginal area, but reports a burning sensation during urination that began a week

ago. When asked if she has noticed blood in her urine, she admits to not paying

attention to its color. She states that she has some abdominal pain in her pelvic area. She

admits to being inconsistent with her birth control pills, and states she is sexually active.

She does not recall the date of her last menstrual period. Urine hCG test is negative.

Physical exam reveals suprapubic tenderness. She exhibits no costovertebral angle

tenderness. Vital signs show a blood pressure of 126/78 mmHg, temperature of 98.2,

respirations of 18, heart rate of 82, and oxygen saturation of 97%.


The most likely diagnosis is:




A. Pyelonephritis


B. Urosep - ✔✔The correct answer is D.




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