Practice Questions Flashcards
Which patient population best aligns with crossover study design?
- patients with chronic conditions
- may be infeasible or unethical for curative treatments or rapidly changing conditions
Effect size
Quantitative measure of the magnitude of a phenomenon (correlation between variables)
Why is the influence of confounders reduced in crossover studies?
Each patient is their own control
Variable that influences both dependent and independent variables
Confounders
Inch to centimeter
x 2.54
Acute bacterial infection is suggested by
High neutrophil levels
Acute hepatitis is suggested by-
High SGOT and ALT
Liver function tests
AST, ALT, ALK Phos and HCT
*F to *C
-32 x 5/9
*C to *F
x 1.8+32
What is the purpose of ICH-GCP?
Standardize the design, conduct, recording and reporting of clinical trials
What is the purpose of the IRB/IEC?
Protect subject safety
Who is responsible for providing the trial protocol?
Sponsor
According to ICH, “LAR” stands for Legally Authorized Representative
False- Legally Acceptable Representative
What does DSMB stand for?
Data Safety and Monitoring Board