Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) AMCA Practice Exam

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What aspect of a patient's lifestyle information is collected in the social history?

  1. Chief complaints and symptoms

  2. Participation in health maintenance activities

  3. Substance use and recreational activities

  4. Current medications

The correct answer is: Substance use and recreational activities

In the context of a patient's lifestyle information, social history focuses primarily on aspects that directly affect or reflect a patient's social habits and behaviors. This includes substance use—such as tobacco, alcohol, and recreational drugs—as well as lifestyle practices and recreational activities that may impact health. Collecting this information helps healthcare providers understand the broader context of a patient's life, which can influence their health condition and treatment plans. Information regarding chief complaints and symptoms is critical for diagnoses but falls under a different category focused on the current state of health rather than lifestyle choices. Participation in health maintenance activities pertains to preventive care and may be included in another area of the medical history. Current medications are essential for understanding ongoing treatment but do not convey the social factors that affect health outcomes. Thus, substance use and recreational activities encapsulate the critical lifestyle elements captured in a social history.

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