What Question Was the Clinical Efficacy Axis of the APA

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Multiple Choice

What question was the clinical efficacy axis of the APA clinical practice guidelines designed to answer?

• A)What is the most efficient way of admitting patients to clinics or hospitals?
• B)Is the treatment effective compared to an alternative treatment or to no treatment in a controlled clinical research setting?
• C)What kind of research should be done to determine the type of clinician best suited for particular patients in terms of their diagnosis and chronicity?
• D)How long should the treatment be continued if there is no improvement in the patient's condition or if the patient has serious side effects?

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Definitions:

Fatty Acid Derivatives

Prostaglandins, juvenile hormones of insects, and other compounds derived from fatty acids.

Endocrine Gland

An endocrine gland is a gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Target Tissue

Specific tissues or cells in an organism that are affected by specific hormones or drugs.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.