Appendicitis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 58-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with right lower abdominal pain and anorexia for the past two days. Past medical history is unremarkable. The patient does not take any medications. Temperature is 38.3ºC (101ºF), pulse is 112/min, blood pressure is 158/73 mmHg, respiratory rate is 22/min, and SpO₂ is 98% on room air. Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation over the right lower abdominal quadrant. Laboratory testing demonstrates leukocytosis with a left shift. An abdomen and pelvis CT shows a dilated appendix with wall thickening and periappendiceal phlegmon. Which of the following is the next best step in management?

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Administration of piperacillin-tazobactam and emergent appendectomy

Administration of oral amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and discharge home

Administration of piperacillin-tazobactam with monitoring for response

Appendectomy in six to eight weeks

Administration of ceftriaxone and flagyl followed by percutaneous drainage