What term is used to describe the work done by a researcher who reviews numerous studies on a single topic and gives more weight to the more rigorous ones before making recommendations?

a. White paper
b. Meta-analysis
c. Alpha review
d. Apical review


ANS: B
Meta-analyses assess the quality of available evidence and give weight to better-designed, more rigorous studies.

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a. that injuries, illness, or death from any device be reported. b. premarket approval of devices. c. safety testing of devices before and after they have been marketed d. that all problems and potential problems be reported to the FDA.

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Which of the following would not be included in a patient's personal medical history?

A) Past history B) Review of systems C) Usual childhood diseases D) Family history

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A. Type I Diabetes Mellitus. B. Secondary Diabetes Mellitus. C. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. D. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

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