Physician CME questions.

Publication: Emergency Medicine Reports

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91. Which of the following is the most common cause of large bowel obstruction (LBO)?

A. Neoplasms

B. Volvulus

C. Hernias

D. Adhesions

92. The elderly are at higher risk for complications and perforation from appendicitis because:

A. they never present with peritonitis.

B. the elderly frequently have atypical signs of appendicitis.

C. they frequently present early after the onset of symptoms.

D. they give an accurate and concise history.

93. Only 20% of elderly patients with acute appendicitis have a typical presentation.

A. True...

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