Introduction (Patterson) Flashcards
1
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describe what considerations should be made prior to ordering lab tests
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x
2
Q
define: sensitivity
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x
3
Q
define: prevalence
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x
4
Q
define: predictive value
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x
5
Q
define: specificity
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x
6
Q
define: reproducibility
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x
7
Q
define: accuracy
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x
8
Q
define: coefficient of variation
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x
9
Q
define: reference range
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x
10
Q
define: gold standard
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x
11
Q
describe how a reference range is created
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x
12
Q
explain problems associated with the use of reference ranges
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x
13
Q
explain how effects of “hormonal and metabolic changes following a meal” can result in variations in lab testing
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x
14
Q
explain how effects of “stress” can result in variations in lab testing
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x
15
Q
explain how effects of “exercise” can result in variations in lab testing
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x
