Which Type of Studies Are Most Commonly Used as Evidence

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which type of studies are most commonly used as evidence for the benefits of phytochemicals?

• A)epidemiological
• B)experimental
• C)survey
• D)retrospective

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Definitions:

International Normalized Ratio

A blood test value that measures the time it takes for blood to clot and compares it to an average.

Preadmission Testing

Medical tests conducted before admission to a hospital or before an operation to assess the patient's health status and risk factors.

Moderate Sedation

A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation, without interventions to maintain a patent airway.

Colonoscopy

A diagnostic medical procedure using a long, flexible tube with a camera to examine the interior lining of the colon and rectum for abnormalities.