USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 2 CK - The next step
The next step
bingousmle - 09-30-10 17:59
An 8-year-old boy is brought to your office with the complaint of abdominal pain. The pain is worse during the week and seems to be less prominent during the weekends and during the summer. The patient’s growth and development are normal. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory screening, including stool for guaiac, complete blood count, urinalysis, and chemistry panel, yields normal results. The next step in the care of this patient should be to
a. Perform an upper GI series
b. Perform CT of the abdomen
c. Administer a trial of H2 blockers
d. Observe the patient and reassure the patient and family
e. Recommend a lactose-free diet
bingousmle - 09-30-10 17:59
An 8-year-old boy is brought to your office with the complaint of abdominal pain. The pain is worse during the week and seems to be less prominent during the weekends and during the summer. The patient’s growth and development are normal. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory screening, including stool for guaiac, complete blood count, urinalysis, and chemistry panel, yields normal results. The next step in the care of this patient should be to
a. Perform an upper GI series
b. Perform CT of the abdomen
c. Administer a trial of H2 blockers
d. Observe the patient and reassure the patient and family
e. Recommend a lactose-free diet
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: The next step babbu5508 - 10-11-10 09:29 My answer is: d.
d. Observe the patient and reassure the patient and family....not a serious condition requiring attention.
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Re: The next step babbu5508 - 12-05-10 05:13 The pain is worse during the week and seems to be less prominent during the weekends and during the summer...just reassuranc needed..
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Re: The next step sudha2015 - 04-11-11 00:02 Observe the patient and reassure the patient and family
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