Quiz


1.	Stomach pain can be a symptom of which of the following?
	A. Indigestion
	B. Appendicitis
	C. Tubal pregnancy
	D. All of the above

2.	Which of the following helps a doctor diagnose the cause of stomach pain?
	A. Its severity
	B. Its location
	C. Its duration
	D. All of the above

3.	Which of the following is a symptom of appendicitis?
	A. Fever
	B. Pain in the lower right side of the abdomen
	C. Indigestion
	D. A and B

4.	Foodborne illness generally causes which symptom in addition to stomach pain?
	A. Vomiting and diarrhea
	B. Bloody urine
	C. Headaches
	D. B and C

5.	Gallstones cause which kind of pain?
	A. Sharp pain in the right side of the abdomen
	B. Stabbing pain in the left side of the abdomen
	C. Steady pain in the upper abdomen
	D. Dull pain in the lower abdomen

6.	Who is most likely to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
	A. Women
	B. Men
	C. Both men and women
	D. Children

7.	Which of the following is a symptom of viral gastroenteritis ("stomach flu")?
	A. Abdominal cramps
	B. Vomiting
	C. Fever
	D. All of the above

8.	Which of the following is true about ectopic pregnancy?
	A. It occurs in the uterus
	B. It can be self-treated
	C. It’s a medical emergency if it has burst
	D. It will go away by itself in a few days

9.	When is it OK to self-treat stomach pain?
	A. It’s chronic
	B. It’s mild
	C. It’s intermittent
	D. B and C

10.	When is it OK to self-diagnose stomach pain?
	A. You have the flu
	B. You’re sure it’s gas
	C. It keeps you awake at night
	D. A and B