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18 Cards in this Set
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Primary sources of historical information
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1. from patient
2. from someone else 3. old records |
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what factors limit the volume and validity of information obtained thru history-taking
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informant's memory, intelligence, ability and willingness to communicate
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Poor historian
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a patient who is particularly vague or unreliable in their information
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Adamantly
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unyielding in attitude
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Alleges
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supposed; suspect; doubtful
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Tangential
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touching at a single pt (trig)
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Logorrhea
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incessant talking
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Confabulates
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bizarre and incorrect answers
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Perseverates
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repeatedly
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Mendacious
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telling lies
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Delimited
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limits or boundaries
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Insidious
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deceitful
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Unabated
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undiminished force
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Unremitting
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incessant
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Fluctuating
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moving in waves
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Exquisite
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Sharp
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Mitigated
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to make mild or gentle
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Inciting
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to urge on
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