Abdominal Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Abd Pain Differential
A
Appendicitis Ectopic Cancer IBS/ IBD Gallbladder AAA UTI Bowel Rupture Pancreatitis Diverticulitis Gastritis Peptic Ulcer Obstruction PID Pyelonephritis Kidney stone
2
Q
Make sure to ask about
A
Alcohol use Bloody urine Bowel Changes LMP Passing gas GU pain or discharge NSAID use
3
Q
Abdominal Pain
Physical Exam
A
Pull eyelids down Lungs (percuss, auscultate) Heart sounds and PMI Inspect Abd Auscultate Abd Palpate and Percuss Abd McBurney's point Murphy's Sign Alcohol withdrawal signs (follow eyes w finger) Check for asterixis
4
Q
Plan for Abdominal Pain
A
CBC and CMP Serum ETOH and UDS EGD Abd US ECG if cardiac risk factors Rectal/ Pelvic Exam UA Pain management
5
Q
OMT for Abd Pain
A
Thoracic Inlet
