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Name the nine components of the ophthalmic history. - ANS - Chief complaint, present illness, past ocular history, ocular medications, general medical and surgical history, systemic medications, alle... rgies, social history, and family history. Why is it important to specifically ask a patient about the medications they are taking? - ANS - Because certain medications may affect the eyes. What is the proper response to a patient's request from the ophthalmic technician for medical advice or a diagnosis? - ANS - Refer the patient to the ophthalmologist What is the term used for the reason for the patient's visit? - ANS - Chief complaint What elements are important in social history taking? - ANS - Smoking, alcohol, and drug use Prior use of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents is part of a patient's ________. - ANS - Past ocular history Pertinent family history of a patient should include which relatives? - ANS - Parents, grandparents, and genetic sibling [Show More]

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