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Evvie72

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is a difficulty in relying on referent values or cutoffs in converting a numerical test results into a yes-or-no clinical diagnosis?
 
  A) Test results can fall beyond the cutoff values, leaving the diagnostic question unanswered.
  B) The cutoff value is patient-specific and must be calculated for each individual patient.
  C) The value considered to be the cutoff is variable depending on the prescribing physician.
  D) There is a range of test result values that are shared between those with and without the condition.

Question 2

Which of the following variables has a significant effect on the predictive value of a test?
 
  A) The doctor diagnosing the condition
  B) The prevalence of the condition
  C) The severity of the condition
  D) The volume of the patient's sample tested


mmj22343

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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