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Troubling Symptoms

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Choose the correct answer or phrase to fill in the blank. Each question has only one correct answer.

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Which symptom is not mentioned?

  • Bad cough
  • Stomachache
  • Diarrhea

How long has the patient had the symptoms?

  • He's had all of the symptoms for two months.
  • He's had the cough for two weeks, and feeling ill for a few days.
  • The symptoms just began yesterday.

What other problems does the patient mention?

  • Headache and vomiting
  • Joint pain
  • Headache and diarrhea

Does the patient produce phlegm when coughing?

  • Yes, always
  • No
  • Sometimes

Does the patient have any allergies?

  • Yes, he's allergic to food.
  • No, none that he knows of.
  • He's not sure.

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