Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Usefulness of the Ranson

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the usefulness of the Ranson criteria for predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis?

• A)high positive predictive value, high negative predictive value
• B)high positive predictive value, low negative predictive value
• C)low positive predictive value, high negative predictive value
• D)low positive predictive value, low negative predictive value

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Definitions:

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