Question

1. what is the main purpose of collecting a patient’s medical history? *

a. to determine their favorite foods
b. to identify possible health risks and causes of symptoms
d. to diagnose without evidence
c. to replace medical tests

1. why is family medical history important when investigating a disease?

c. some diseases are inherited or genetic
a. diseases are always contagious
b family members live in the same house
d doctors are required to ask

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option A: Determining favorite foods is not related to medical history collection.
• Option B: Medical history helps identify health risks (like pre - existing conditions, genetic predispositions) and potential causes of current symptoms (e.g., past illnesses that could be related).
• Option C: Medical history can't replace medical tests as tests provide objective data.
• Option D: Diagnosis requires evidence, so this is incorrect.

• Option A: Not all diseases are contagious (e.g., genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis are not contagious), so this is wrong.
• Option B: Living in the same house is not the main reason for family medical history importance; it's about genetics, not location.
• Option C: Some diseases are inherited (e.g., Huntington's disease) or genetic, so family medical history helps identify if a patient has a genetic predisposition.
• Option D: Doctors ask for medical reasons, not just because they are required; the main reason is the genetic/inherited disease aspect.

Answer:

B. To identify possible health risks and causes of symptoms

Question 2