For Which of the Following Would a Screening Test Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

For which of the following would a screening test be most appropriate?

• A) Disease A, which must be caught early because society punishes those known to have the disease
• B) Disease B, which can be controlled if caught early in the disease process
• C) Disease C, which people need to know whether they have contracted, even though there is no treatment for the disease
• D) Disease D, because people may want to use that information in family planning

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Definitions:

Methamphetamine Dependence

A strong physical and psychological dependence on the stimulant drug methamphetamine, characterized by the compulsive need to use despite harmful consequences.

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

The most frequently prescribed stimulant medication for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

ADHD

A neurodevelopmental condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, manifests through lack of focus, high levels of activity, and impulse control issues.

Stimulant Medications

Drugs that increase activity in the brain and nervous system, often prescribed to treat conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy.