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1. What are the three main components of a comprehensive
diagnosis for acute health problems? Explain the purpose
and importance of each component.
- A comprehensive diagnosis consists of a problem-focused
history, a physical examination, and diagnostic tests. The
problem-focused history helps to identify the chief
complaint, the onset, duration, severity, and associated
symptoms of the problem, as well as any relevant past
medical history, family history, social history, and
medications. The physical examination helps to assess the
signs and findings related to the problem, such as vital
signs, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
The diagnostic tests help to confirm or rule out the
suspected diagnosis, monitor the progress of the problem,
and guide the treatment plan. Each component is essential
to provide a complete and accurate diagnosis and to avoid
missing any important information that could affect the
patient's outcome.
2. What are the common causes of acute pharyngitis? How
would you differentiate between viral and bacterial
pharyngitis based on history and physical examination?
- Acute pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which
can be caused by various infectious agents, such as viruses
(e.g., rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, influenza virus,
etc.), bacteria (e.g., group A streptococcus, Haemophilus
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