A patient being evaluated for abdominal pain has a magnesium level of 1.4 mg/dL.Which of the following assessments can best determine the significance of this result?
A)"Do you take oral contraceptives?"
B)"Are you using Tylenol frequently?"
C)"Do you use marijuana?"
D)"Do you have a history of mental illness?"

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The patient's magnesium level may be affected by medications such as oral contraceptives, so this question can provide important information to help interpret the significance of their lab result. The other options are not directly related to magnesium levels.

A Patient Being Evaluated for Abdominal Pain Has a Magnesium