Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 16-year-old female presents to the emergency department with a history of repetitive, intense vomiting episodes for the past 24 hours, occurring approximately every 2 months. The patient reports severe migraines associated with the vomiting and states that she is unable to keep fluids down. Her vital signs are stable and abdominal examination is unremarkable. Given her presentation and history, what condition should the emergency nurse suspect?

  • Cholecystitis

  • Cyclic vomiting syndrome

  • Acute abdomen

  • Gastroenteritis

This question's topic:
BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
Your Score:

Check or uncheck an objective to set which questions you will receive.