A female patient is complaining of vaginal spotting and sharp colicky pain. She informs the nurse that her period is 2 weeks late. The patient should be investigated for which of the following?
A) Trichomonas vaginalis
B) Ectopic pregnancy
C) Cervical cancer
D) Yeast infection
Ans: B
Feedback: Clinical symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy include delay in menstruation of 1 to 2 weeks, vaginal spotting, and sharp, colicky pain.
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