16.

  1. He is having diarrhea.
  2. He vomited with blood.
  3. He has got seasick.
  4. He has been having a serious pain in his stomach.

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17.

  1. 1 day.
  2. 3 days.
  3. 5 days.
  4. 4 days.

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18.

  1. 1 or 2 times.
  2. 2 or 3 times.
  3. 3 or 4 times.
  4. 4 or 5 times.

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19.

  1. Dull.
  2. Sharp.
  3. Aching.
  4. Cramping.

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20.

  1. Examine the patient.
  2. Sit on the table.
  3. Make a diagnosis.
  4. Prescribe for the patient.

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W:Hello, I'm Dr. Aimee. What can I do for you today?
M:I've been having severe pains in my stomach and now I feel nauseated.
W:How many days have you been having the pain?
M:Well, they started about five days ago and for the last three days they have been terrible.
W:Have you thrown up at all?
M:Yes, I have been sick to my stomach and throwing up.
W:How many times have you vomited?
M:In the last two days, probably four or five times I still feel pukey.
W:Are you keeping any food down?
M:No, I'm not.
W:When you vomit, is there any blood?
M:No.
W:Good. Are you having any diarrhea?
M:No.
W:Have you had a fever?
M:I haven't taken my temperature. But I feel really cold.
W:Have you taken any medicine?
M:No.
W:Where is your pain?
M:It's right here in my right side.
W:How would you describe the pain? Is it sharp, dull, aching, or cramping?
M:They are sharp pains.
W:Could you please sit on the examination table so I can examine you now?