The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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A 69 year old lady who is on Ibuprofen and dexamethasone for rheumatoid arthritis presented to A&E with sudden onset severe epigastric pain and vomiting. On examination her abdomen was soft with mild tenderness in the epigastrium and RUQ. There was no guarding or rigidity. Bowel sounds were decreased. What is the single most important investigation you should request for this patient?

Please select one of the following:

WCC
Erect Chest X-Ray
CT scan of the abdomen
Upper GI endoscopy / OGD (OesophagoGastroDuodenoscopy)

Question By Mr. Dev Mittapalli MBBS, MRCS(Eng).