A Patient Has Undergone Tests That Indicate a Deficiency of the Parathyroid

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient has undergone tests that indicate a deficiency of the parathyroid hormone secretion.She should be informed of which potential complication?

• A) Osteoporosis
• B) Lethargy
• C) Laryngeal spasms
• D) Kidney stones

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The accuracy of a test in measuring what it alleges to assess.

Test Standardization

The process of administering a test under consistent conditions to ensure the reliability and validity of the results.

Comparison Group

A control group used in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing researchers to compare outcomes.

75th Percentile

A statistical measure indicating that 75% of the observed values fall below this point, often used in assessments to understand distribution.