Abdominal Pain – Acute (ALL)

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1. Which clinical feature most suggests appendicitis in a patient with acute abdominal pain? *
2. Which symptom is most suggestive of appendicitis? *
3. In a woman of reproductive age, which condition must always be considered in acute abdominal pain? *
4. What investigation should be done urgently in all females of childbearing age with lower abdominal pain? *
5. Which feature suggests peritonitis? *
6. What is the first-line imaging for suspected biliary colic in primary care or A&E? *
7. What is the hallmark symptom of renal colic? *
8. Which test helps identify pancreatitis in acute upper abdominal pain? *
9. Which red flag in abdominal pain requires immediate surgical assessment? *
10. What feature suggests bowel obstruction? *
11. Which abdominal emergency presents with severe back and abdominal pain in older males? *
12. What is the best initial test to confirm a suspected AAA in A&E? *
13. Which presentation is typical for mesenteric ischaemia? *
14. Which is a common cause of acute abdominal pain in children? *
15. What feature supports diagnosis of diverticulitis? *
16. Which medication is most appropriate for initial pain relief in undifferentiated abdominal pain? *
17. What finding would increase suspicion for perforated ulcer? *
18. In older patients, what is a common but serious cause of acute abdominal pain and vomiting? *
19. What should always be examined in men presenting with lower abdominal pain? *
20. Which of the following is least likely to be associated with acute abdominal pain? *