Medical History Taking
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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?

    <p>Alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Left hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Glasgow coma scale?

    <p>To assess the level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the general examination of a patient?

    <p>General appearance, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their occupation's potential to cause certain diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> 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?

    <p>Course</p> Signup and view all the answers

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