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What percentage of cases can physicians diagnose based on case history alone?
What percentage of cases can physicians diagnose based on case history alone?
- 30-50%
- 90-100%
- 70-90% (correct)
- 50-70%
Which of the following is NOT an abbreviation used in the case history?
Which of the following is NOT an abbreviation used in the case history?
- OD
- VA (correct)
- OS
- NKDA
What does the abbreviation QID stand for?
What does the abbreviation QID stand for?
- 2 times per day
- every day at bedtime
- 3 times per day
- 4 times per day (correct)
Which section of the case history includes information about the patient's mood and affect?
Which section of the case history includes information about the patient's mood and affect?
Which section of the case history includes information about the patient's visual acuity?
Which section of the case history includes information about the patient's visual acuity?
What does the abbreviation LEE stand for?
What does the abbreviation LEE stand for?
What does the abbreviation OU stand for?
What does the abbreviation OU stand for?
What does the abbreviation PRN mean?
What does the abbreviation PRN mean?
Which section of the case history includes information about the patient's medical conditions?
Which section of the case history includes information about the patient's medical conditions?
What does the abbreviation QHS stand for?
What does the abbreviation QHS stand for?
Flashcards
Medical History
Medical History
The patient's medical history is a crucial part of the case history. It details all past and present medical conditions, surgeries, hospitalizations, and significant illnesses.
Orientation
Orientation
The term "Orientation" in case history refers to the patient's awareness of their surroundings. It includes their understanding of time, place, and person.
Review of Symptoms
Review of Symptoms
The Review of Symptoms section in a case history involves a detailed inquiry into the patient's physical symptoms, including any new or worsening conditions.
What does QID stand for?
What does QID stand for?
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What does OU stand for?
What does OU stand for?
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What does QHS stand for?
What does QHS stand for?
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Case History Diagnosis
Case History Diagnosis
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What does PRN stand for?
What does PRN stand for?
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What does LEE stand for?
What does LEE stand for?
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Which abbreviation is NOT used in case history?
Which abbreviation is NOT used in case history?
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Study Notes
Case History
- Physicians can diagnose up to 80% of cases based on the case history alone.
Abbreviations
- QID stands for Quater In Die, meaning four times a day.
- LEE stands for Low Ear Examination.
- OU stands for Oculus Uterque, meaning both eyes.
- PRN stands for Pro Re Nata, meaning as needed.
- QHS stands for Quaque Hora Somni, meaning every hour of sleep.
Case History Sections
- The section that includes information about the patient's mood and affect is the Mental Status Examination.
- The section that includes information about the patient's visual acuity is the Review of Systems.
- The section that includes information about the patient's medical conditions is the Past Medical History.
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Test your knowledge on the case history component of an optometry comprehensive eye exam with this quiz. Learn about the different sections included in a case history and their importance in making a diagnosis. Familiarize yourself with abbreviations commonly used in optometry.
