NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

An obese 58-year-old female presents with upper right quadrant abdominal pain that worsens after meals, nausea, and vomiting. The most likely cause of these signs and symptoms is:
  1. Appendicitis
  2. Cholecystitis
  3. Tubal pregnancy
  4. Pancreatitis
Explanation
Answer: B - Cholecystitis is the likely cause of these symptoms. Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder and causes severe discomfort and can lead to large infection if ruptured.
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