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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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All of the following information should be collected from the patient while taking the history of a present condition except

onset.
location.
duration.
desired medication.

Explanation

Answer: D - desired medication.

Onset, location, duration, along with severity, should always be collected from a patient in regards to their present condition. Pinpointing the problem will allow the physician to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment much more effectively. Keep in mind that as an ophthalmic assistant you are trying to quantify and qualify the patient’s chief complaint.

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