The Following Is a Portion of a Patient's Consult Note

question 56

Multiple Choice

The following is a portion of a patient's consult note: Past Medical History: Noncontributory.
Past Surgical History: Balanoplastyfor hypospadias at age 1.
Social History: Doug lives with his parents and older sister. He is going into kindergarten in the fall.
Family History: Paternal grandfather with polycystic kidney disease.
According to the doctor who authored this note, which of the following is true?

• A) The patient has never had any surgeries
• B) The patient has polycystic kidney disease.
• C) The patient is 10 y/o.
• D) The patient's PMHx is not related to this specific problem.
• E) There is not enough information to draw any conclusions.

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Definitions:

Biological Parents

The individuals who are genetically related to a child, contributing to the child's conception and birth.

Internationally Adopt

The process of adopting a child from another country through legal means, which involves navigating both the adoptive parents' national laws and those of the child's country.

Waiting Period

A designated time frame individuals must wait before an action can take effect or a decision is finalized, often used in contexts like insurance, legal processes, or employment.

Conceive

The process of becoming pregnant involving the fertilization of an egg by sperm, or the formation of an idea or plan in the mind.