Which of the Following Decisions Is Not Part of Appraising

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decisions is not part of appraising the recommendations of a clinical practice guideline?

• A) Determining if the guideline was produced using a sound process
• B) Determining if the guideline is needed by clinicians
• C) Determining if the panel producing the guideline had the expertise to do so
• D) Determining if the recommendations are applicable to the patient population and setting in which you are considering using it

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Definitions:

Necrotic

Pertaining to the death of cells or tissues in the body, often as a result of disease, injury, or lack of blood supply.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and also regulates glandular functions.

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or onto a body surface.

Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles found in various parts of the body, such as the intestines and blood vessels, that contract and relax without conscious control.