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rosent76

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Which of the following are elements of a patient's social and environmental history? 1. Occupation and employment history 2. Drugs and medications 3. Recent travel 4. Living arrangements
 
  a. 1, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following terms is used to describe coughing up blood-streaked sputum?
 
  a. Hematemesis
  b. Hemoptysis
  c. Hemolysis
  d. Hemostasis



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Review the family and social/environmental history. This part of the medical history focuses on potential genetic or occupational links to disease and the patient's current life situation. Pulmo-nary disorders such as asthma, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are believed to have a genetic link in many cases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Coughing up blood or blood-streaked sputum from the lungs is referred to as hemoptysis.



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