Explain how accurate skin prick tests are for diagnosing allergies

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Skin prick tests are used as a preliminary test to narrow the list of potential problem foods, since the negative predictive value is greater than 95%. However, the positive predictive value is about 50%, so it may not be sufficient to establish a diagnosis.

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A. kidneys B. skin C. nervous system D. reproductive system

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Compared with those in mammals and birds, muscle fibers in fish are shorter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Enteral nutrition includes:

a. TPN. b. PPN. c. tube feedings. d. simple IVs.

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The synthetic form of vitamin K found in dietary supplements is

A. alpha-tocopherol. B. menadione. C. menaquinone. D. phylloquinone.

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