Question 01 Which of the following conditions should you NOT have on your differential diagnosis at this stage? |
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| Diabetic ketoacidosis |
| Appendicitis |
| Diverticulitis |
| Drug/alcohol use |
| Ectopic pregnancy |
| Check answer |
ExplanationDiverticular disease would be very uncommon in this age group but all others on this list should be considered possible until you can clearly rule them out by further history and examination. While the initial screening questions at triage may of course have been answered truthfully, you clearly need to interview Lisa in a more private setting and on her own when it is clinically appropriate. |