A Test Result That Fails to Correctly Detect a Disease

question 29

Multiple Choice

A test result that fails to correctly detect a disease or condition is called:

• A) false negative.
• B) false positive.
• C) inaccurate.
• D) true positive.

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Definitions:

Social Therapy

An approach to therapy in which the therapist makes practical advice and life adjustment a central focus of treatment for schizophrenia. Therapy also focuses on problem solving, decision making, memory enhancement, development of social skills, and management of medications. Also known as personal therapy.

Antipsychotic Medication

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thought, primarily in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Rehospitalization

The act of admitting a patient to a hospital again after they have been discharged, often used as an indicator of the quality or success of healthcare treatment.

Less Likely

A phrase indicating a lower probability or chance of an event or condition happening.