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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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When taking a family history, all of the following should be included except
  1. mother-in-law.
  2. grandmother.
  3. sister.
  4. son.
Explanation
Answer: A - mother-in-law.

A patient’s mother-in-law should not be included in a patient’s family history because there is no genetic link between a patient and their in-laws. Moreover, it is also not necessary to ask about a spouse’s medical history. Grandmothers, sisters, and sons all share genetic links with the patient and should therefore be included in a family history.
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