Clinical Practice Guidelines Are

question 30

Multiple Choice

Clinical practice guidelines are

• A) Statements of the "right" things to do for patients with a particular diagnosis.
• B) Standards for accountable care organizations.
• C) Billing regulations for Medicare and Medicaid services.
• D) Recommendations for providers negotiating third-party contracts.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thought patterns and beliefs in affecting mood and behavior.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term medication use.

Olanzapine

An antipsychotic medication used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, affecting specific neurotransmitter pathways in the brain.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.