You are assessing a 59-year-old male who complains of a headache and note that his pupils are asymmetrical. He is conscious and alert. When obtaining his medical history, it is MOST pertinent to ask him if he:
A. regularly sees a family physician.
B. has a history of eye surgeries.
C. took any medication for his headache.
D. is allergic to any medications.
Answer: B. has a history of eye surgeries.
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a. The documentation of at least six elements identified by a bullet b. The performance of between one and five elements identified by a bullet c. The documentation of all elements identified by a bullet in at least nine areas/systems AND documentation of at least two elements identified by a bullet in each of the nine areas/systems d. The documentation of at least two elements identified by a bullet in each of six systems/body areas OR at least 12 elements identified by a bullet in two or more systems/body areas
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A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 60