Pregnancy test: Why go to CVS if you can just go to the ED?

It has the be said, an analysis of spending in America would prove that the average American is rather stupid and significantly selfish.

The AVERAGE - now, that may not include you so please don't get offended immediately.

"Hyperemesis" AKA vomiting too much was the chief complaint for two patients I spoke to the emergency department yesterday.

"Are you pregnant?" I asked. "that's what I'm worried about," a seemingly angry 21-year-old said.

Even with my limited knowledge as a third year student and limited clinical experience. I can assure you that this is called "morning sickness." You know that thing that your mom, grandma, sister, friend, auntie all went through during pregnancy.

Yes - you will fine. No - you should not receive a work absence excuse form filled out for you, but yes, you will get one. Oh and thank you - your total for a pregnancy test, anti-nausea meds and an ultrasound on the side is $1265. Would you like some fries with that?

See you in seven months in the ED, when you start having severe abdominal cramping. This is called contractions. At that point we will admit you and you will have a baby. This is known as going into "labor."

Pregnancy test at CVS: $8.95. Google search on pregnancy in the library: $0.