Which of the Following Characteristics of a Recommendation Is the Most

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of a recommendation is the most important determinant of its credibility?

• A) Its specificity
• B) Its generalizability
• C) The importance of the issue to patients
• D) The linkage between the recommendation and the evidence supporting it

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Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, forming a passage for airflow from the nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

Laryngopharynx

The part of the pharynx that lies inferior to the epiglottis and extends to the location where the esophagus and trachea diverge.

Oral Cavity

The mouth, an opening in the body where food intake occurs, beginning the process of digestion and housing many taste buds.

Esophagus

The tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, transporting swallowed food and liquids.