Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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For which conditions did the text specifically suggest taking a more in-depth occupational and environmental history?

  1. Cough and cold symptoms

  2. Skin disorders and liver disease

  3. Hair loss and nail changes

  4. Migraines and dizziness

The correct answer is: Skin disorders and liver disease

The text specifically suggested taking a more in-depth occupational and environmental history for skin disorders and liver disease. This is because these conditions can be caused or exacerbated by occupational or environmental factors, such as exposure to certain chemicals or toxins. The other options, cough and cold symptoms, hair loss, nail changes, migraines, and dizziness, do not necessarily have a direct correlation to occupational or environmental factors. While they may be impacted by these factors, the text did not emphasize the need for a more in-depth history for these conditions. Therefore, option B is the most relevant and appropriate answer.