Question

ex 2 uyk c abdominopelvic quadrants

1. a 23 year old female went to the doctor with the chief complaint of rlq pain. which organ is most likely the cause?

select one or more:
a. adrenal gland
b. ovary
c. gallbladder
d. pancreas
e. kidney

Explanation:

RLQ stands for right lower quadrant. The ovary is located in the pelvic cavity which can be in the RLQ in females. The adrenal gland is located superiorly near the kidneys and not typically in RLQ. The gallbladder is in the right upper quadrant. The pancreas is centrally - located and not in RLQ. The kidney is more laterally and superiorly located and not usually the cause of RLQ pain.

Answer:

B. ovary