Question

which step is a physician most likely to take first with a patient who has a family history of heart disease?
a. perform blood tests
b. give medication
c. offer radiation therapy
d. perform surgery

Explanation:

To determine the first step a physician takes with a patient having a family history of heart disease, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Blood tests can help assess risk factors (like cholesterol, markers of heart health) and is a common initial diagnostic step.
• Option B: Giving medication is not first; it's done after diagnosis/assessment.
• Option C: Radiation therapy is for conditions like cancer, not initial for heart disease risk.
• Option D: Surgery is a last - resort or later step, not initial.

So the most logical first step is performing blood tests.

Answer:

A. Perform blood tests