Which of the Following Is an Example of a Study

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a study modification that does not require IRB approval once the study has been initiated?

• A) Enrolling four additional subjects as participants because some initial participants dropped out in the middle of the study
• B) An impromptu change in the statistical analysis due to the development of a new software program
• C) A change in the delivery method of a medication to eliminate an immediate hazard to study subjects
• D) A change in the recruitment posters for the study

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Definitions:

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism.

Sella Turcica

A saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone at the base of the human skull that houses the pituitary gland.

Undersurface

The side or part positioned below or underneath the main body of an object or structure.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.