The patient's perceived disabilities and functional limitations are recorded in the:
a. problem list.
b. general patient information.
c. social history.
d. past medical history.
D
The past medical history contains information about the patient's lifestyle as well as disabilities or functional limitations that alter activities of daily living.
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a. Miconazole ointment. b. Topical podofilox 0.5% solution or gel. c. Penicillin given intramuscularly for two doses. d. Metronidazole by mouth.
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