Which of the following is NOT typically included in the past medical history?

The inclusion of a patient’s height and weight in the past medical history is not typical. Past medical history generally focuses on issues related to the patient’s health that have occurred in the past, such as chronic illnesses, previous surgeries, allergies, and current medications that might affect their treatment.

Height and weight, while important components of a comprehensive health assessment, are considered part of the patient's physical examination rather than their medical history. They provide a snapshot of the patient’s current health status and are often collected during the initial examination or routine check-ups but are not indicative of the patient’s medical history.

By understanding this distinction, one can appreciate how thorough documentation of medical history should encompass past health events, while clinical measurements like height and weight serve a different, more immediate purpose in evaluating the patient's current health.