A 35-year-old male is complaining of a sudden onset of excru…

A 35-year-old male is complaining of a sudden onset of excruciating flank pain radiating around to his abdomen and into his groin. His blood pressure is 158/88, pulse 124, respiration 18. The patient’s skin is cool, clammy, and pale. He is irritable and extremely restless. You suspect:

A 52-year-old businessman is complaining of midepigastric pa…

A 52-year-old businessman is complaining of midepigastric pain and nausea. He states the pain is constant, severe, and radiates to his midback. The patient admits to drinking an average of 4-5 alcoholic beverages every evening to unwind after a long day at the office, This patient’s pain is most characteristic of: