What Is an Algorithm

question 205

Multiple Choice

What is an algorithm

• A) a guiding principle used in problem solving 
• B) a methodical procedure for trying all possible solutions to a problem 
• C) it is equivalent to a heuristic 
• D) the set of possible pathways to a solution considered by a problem solver

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Definitions:

Pain Assessment

A clinical procedure for evaluating and measuring a patient's pain intensity, quality, and location.

Full Agonist Opioid

An opioid compound that elicits a maximal response by fully activating the opioid receptor it binds to.

Terminal Prostate Cancer

A stage of prostate cancer where the disease is no longer responsive to curative treatments and is expected to lead to the patient's death.

Fentanyl

A potent synthetic opioid used as a pain medication and anesthetic, known for its rapid onset and short duration of action.