1. What are the three main components of a comprehensive

diagnosis for acute health problems? Explain the purpose

and importance of each component.

- A comprehensive diagnosis consists of a problem-focused

history, a physical examination, and diagnostic tests. The

problem-focused history helps to identify the chief

complaint, the onset, duration, severity, and associated

symptoms of the problem, as well as any relevant past

medical history, family history, social history, and

medications. The physical examination helps to assess the

signs and findings related to the problem, such as vital

signs, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

The diagnostic tests help to confirm or rule out the

suspected diagnosis, monitor the progress of the problem,

and guide the treatment plan. Each component is essential

to provide a complete and accurate diagnosis and to avoid

missing any important information that could affect the

patient's outcome.

2. What are the common causes of acute pharyngitis? How

would you differentiate between viral and bacterial

pharyngitis based on history and physical examination?

- Acute pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which

can be caused by various infectious agents, such as viruses

(e.g., rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, influenza virus,

etc.), bacteria (e.g., group A streptococcus, Haemophilus