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What is the critical first step in determining the cause of a person's illness?
What is the critical first step in determining the cause of a person's illness?
- Obtaining an accurate clinical history (correct)
- Investigation
- Physical examination
- Systems review
When asking about the presenting illness and history, which of the following is a key component to consider?
When asking about the presenting illness and history, which of the following is a key component to consider?
- Current occupation
- Drug history
- Social history (correct)
- Past surgical procedures
Inquiring about the duration, onset, and frequency of symptoms are relevant when discussing which aspect of a patient's history?
Inquiring about the duration, onset, and frequency of symptoms are relevant when discussing which aspect of a patient's history?
- Presenting illness (correct)
- Past medical history
- Family history
- Drug history
Which component of a patient's history may include questions about their parents, siblings, children, and family home?
Which component of a patient's history may include questions about their parents, siblings, children, and family home?
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Considering past illnesses, hospital admissions, and surgical procedures are important when reviewing a patient's:
Considering past illnesses, hospital admissions, and surgical procedures are important when reviewing a patient's:
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Which section of a patient's history might involve questions about their hobbies, alcohol use, smoking habits, and recreational drug use?
Which section of a patient's history might involve questions about their hobbies, alcohol use, smoking habits, and recreational drug use?
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