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In which decade of life is Progressive muscular dystrophy more common?

3rd and 4th decades
1st and 2nd decades (correct)
7th and 8th decades
5th and 6th decades

What is included in the chief complaint of a patient's history?

Physical examination and diagnosis
Duration, onset, course, and sequence of events (correct)
Duration and onset of the condition
Past medical history and trauma

Which of the following is more common in males?

Motor neuron disease (MND) (correct)
Disc prolapse
Migraine
Peripheral neuropathy

What is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy?

Alcohol consumption (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant cerebral hemisphere in right-handed people?

Left hemisphere (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Glasgow coma scale?

To assess the level of consciousness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the general examination of a patient?

General appearance, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of a patient's occupation that should be considered in their history?

Their occupation's potential to cause certain diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of hemiplegia, cerebral hemorrhage, and encephalopathy?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition that starts with acute or gradual onset and progresses or regresses over time?

Course (A) Signup and view all the answers