Which of the Following Is an Example of Using a Laboratory

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of using a laboratory test to assist in the differential diagnosis of a patient's condition?

• A) Running a profile on a patient who complains of vague symptoms
• B) Performing a strep test to determine if a patient has strep throat or pharyngitis
• C) Performing an OGTT on a patient who exhibits the symptoms of diabetes
• D) Performing a CBC on a patient as part of a general physical examination

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.