10 Questions
What is the purpose of conducting a meta-analysis?
To summarize the results of multiple studies on a specific topic
Why are preclinical studies an essential step in the drug development process?
They ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs before testing in humans
During which stage of drug development are potential drugs tested on human volunteers?
Phase 1 clinical trials
Which class of recommendation in EBM suggests that an intervention should not be used?
Class III
What is the purpose of conducting a systematic review of adverse events when evaluating a medication's safety profile?
To identify potential adverse effects associated with the medication
What is the purpose of a forest plot in a meta-analysis?
To visually display the effect sizes and confidence intervals of individual studies
What is the role of EBM in medical decision-making?
To integrate the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values
What is the term for a study design that involves comparing a group of individuals exposed to a certain factor with a group not exposed to that factor?
Cohort study
What are you going to choose for O in the PICO framework when formulating a question about ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
What is Step 4 Practicing EBM in EBM?
Assessment or Critical Appraisal of the Papers
Test your knowledge of evidence based medicine with this quiz. Questions cover the purpose of levels of evidence, classes of recommendation, and the importance of conducting a meta-analysis.
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