This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Past Medical History ====== Obtaining past medical history is just common sense. * Previous cardiovascular disease increases the risk of arrhythmias * Previous chronic respiratory disease will increase the adverse effects from respiratory depressant drugs * Previous epilepsy increases the risk of seizures with proconvulsant drugs * Previous renal or hepatic disease may reduce the clearance of some drugs * Myotonic dystrophy is a contraindication to aminoglycoside therapy (just thrown in to see if you're still awake) CKG Edit