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What does a positive likelihood ratio of less than 1 indicate about a test?
What does a positive likelihood ratio of less than 1 indicate about a test?
- The test is very effective in identifying the condition.
- The test results are inconclusive and unreliable.
- The test provides significant information about the condition.
- The odds of having the condition decrease after a positive test. (correct)
What is the relationship between a positive likelihood ratio and the sensitivity of a test?
What is the relationship between a positive likelihood ratio and the sensitivity of a test?
- Sensitivity only influences the specificity, not the likelihood ratio.
- Sensitivity has no effect on the positive likelihood ratio.
- Higher sensitivity typically leads to a higher positive likelihood ratio. (correct)
- Lower sensitivity results in a higher positive likelihood ratio.
What happens to the odds of having a condition when the positive likelihood ratio is equal to 1?
What happens to the odds of having a condition when the positive likelihood ratio is equal to 1?
- The odds improve significantly.
- The condition becomes more likely after testing.
- The test is highly reliable and informative.
- The odds remain unchanged. (correct)
How does a positive likelihood ratio of 17.3 for the Pap smear impact the odds of having cervical cancer?
How does a positive likelihood ratio of 17.3 for the Pap smear impact the odds of having cervical cancer?
What does a positive likelihood ratio of 1.53 for chest radiograph screening suggest?
What does a positive likelihood ratio of 1.53 for chest radiograph screening suggest?
What effect does lowering the cutoff level for serum creatinine have on sensitivity?
What effect does lowering the cutoff level for serum creatinine have on sensitivity?
What happens to specificity when the cutoff for serum creatinine is lowered?
What happens to specificity when the cutoff for serum creatinine is lowered?
If a serum creatinine level greater than 2.9 mg % indicates imminent rejection, what is the sensitivity of this threshold?
If a serum creatinine level greater than 2.9 mg % indicates imminent rejection, what is the sensitivity of this threshold?
What is the relationship between positive and negative likelihood ratios as the cutoff for serum creatinine is adjusted?
What is the relationship between positive and negative likelihood ratios as the cutoff for serum creatinine is adjusted?
What is a consequence of increasing specificity in the context of serum creatinine testing?
What is a consequence of increasing specificity in the context of serum creatinine testing?
What is the primary purpose of a screening test in a population?
What is the primary purpose of a screening test in a population?
How do the results of screening tests generally compare to diagnostic tests?
How do the results of screening tests generally compare to diagnostic tests?
In the context of testing for disease, what does 'D+' represent?
In the context of testing for disease, what does 'D+' represent?
What is typically true about individuals who test positive in both screening and diagnostic tests?
What is typically true about individuals who test positive in both screening and diagnostic tests?
When is a diagnostic test most often employed?
When is a diagnostic test most often employed?
Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between sensitivity and specificity?
Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between sensitivity and specificity?
What is commonly true during the early stages of an epidemic related to testing?
What is commonly true during the early stages of an epidemic related to testing?
What is the likelihood of testing positive for a disease with a screening test compared to a diagnostic test?
What is the likelihood of testing positive for a disease with a screening test compared to a diagnostic test?
What is the formula used to calculate the negative predictive value in the context provided?
What is the formula used to calculate the negative predictive value in the context provided?
For every 1,000,000 females with negative Pap smears, how many are estimated to not have cervical cancer?
For every 1,000,000 females with negative Pap smears, how many are estimated to not have cervical cancer?
Based on the given chest radiograph study data, how many subjects did not have tuberculosis and received a positive X-ray result?
Based on the given chest radiograph study data, how many subjects did not have tuberculosis and received a positive X-ray result?
What was the total number of individuals in the study who had a positive chest X-ray result?
What was the total number of individuals in the study who had a positive chest X-ray result?
What is the probability that an individual does not have tuberculosis given that their X-ray is negative?
What is the probability that an individual does not have tuberculosis given that their X-ray is negative?
In the provided chest radiograph study, how many total subjects were known to have tuberculosis?
In the provided chest radiograph study, how many total subjects were known to have tuberculosis?
Considering the X-ray results, how many subjects had a negative X-ray and were actually suffering from tuberculosis?
Considering the X-ray results, how many subjects had a negative X-ray and were actually suffering from tuberculosis?
What does the notation P(D− | T − ) represent in the context of predictive values?
What does the notation P(D− | T − ) represent in the context of predictive values?
What does the positive predictive value (PPV) represent?
What does the positive predictive value (PPV) represent?
Which formula correctly represents Bayes’ theorem?
Which formula correctly represents Bayes’ theorem?
Based on the content, what happens to the negative predictive value (NPV) as stated?
Based on the content, what happens to the negative predictive value (NPV) as stated?
In the formula for P(D + | T +), what do the terms P(D +) and P(T + | D +) represent?
In the formula for P(D + | T +), what do the terms P(D +) and P(T + | D +) represent?
Which of the following terms is associated with the likelihood of a positive test result given the presence of the disease?
Which of the following terms is associated with the likelihood of a positive test result given the presence of the disease?
What does P(D− | T−) represent in the context of predictive values?
What does P(D− | T−) represent in the context of predictive values?
What is the relationship between prevalence and the positive predictive value (PPV)?
What is the relationship between prevalence and the positive predictive value (PPV)?
Which of the following statements about the negative predictive value (NPV) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the negative predictive value (NPV) is correct?
What percentage of HIV positive newborns was reported in New York City?
What percentage of HIV positive newborns was reported in New York City?
Which region had the highest percentage of HIV positive newborns?
Which region had the highest percentage of HIV positive newborns?
What is the probability of a positive test result expressed mathematically?
What is the probability of a positive test result expressed mathematically?
What is a possible outcome of a positive test result based on the provided information?
What is a possible outcome of a positive test result based on the provided information?
How many HIV positive newborns were reported in the Upstate urban region?
How many HIV positive newborns were reported in the Upstate urban region?
What percentage of HIV positive newborns was reported in the Upstate rural region?
What percentage of HIV positive newborns was reported in the Upstate rural region?
In the probability formula provided, which term represents the chance of a true positive?
In the probability formula provided, which term represents the chance of a true positive?
What does P(H C ) represent in the probability equation?
What does P(H C ) represent in the probability equation?
Flashcards
Positive Predictive Value (PPV)
Positive Predictive Value (PPV)
The probability that an individual with a positive test result actually has the disease.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
The probability of a test correctly identifying individuals with the disease.
Specificity
Specificity
The probability of a test correctly identifying individuals without the disease.
Diagnostic Test
Diagnostic Test
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Screening Test
Screening Test
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States of Health
States of Health
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Diagnostic testing bias
Diagnostic testing bias
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Negative Predictive Value (NPV)
Negative Predictive Value (NPV)
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Likelihood Ratio
Likelihood Ratio
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Bayes' Theorem
Bayes' Theorem
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Prevalence
Prevalence
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High vs. Low PPV
High vs. Low PPV
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Tuberculosis Probability (Positive X-Ray)
Tuberculosis Probability (Positive X-Ray)
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Tuberculosis Probability (Negative X-Ray)
Tuberculosis Probability (Negative X-Ray)
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Positive Likelihood Ratio
Positive Likelihood Ratio
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Negative Likelihood Ratio
Negative Likelihood Ratio
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Test Cutoff
Test Cutoff
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Positive Likelihood Ratio < 1
Positive Likelihood Ratio < 1
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Positive Likelihood Ratio = 1
Positive Likelihood Ratio = 1
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Positive Likelihood Ratio > 1
Positive Likelihood Ratio > 1
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Higher Positive Likelihood Ratio - Greater Impact
Higher Positive Likelihood Ratio - Greater Impact
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Study Notes
Screening and Diagnostic Tests
- A test is a tool used to determine the existence or non-existence of a quality. In health, this framework is used to establish if an individual has a medical condition. Tests are imperfect and results may be incorrect.
- Screening tests are used to screen groups of individuals without symptoms to assess their probability of having a condition. Diagnostic tests confirm a diagnosis.
- Screening tests are often used to detect disease early, which can improve outcomes. These are often used in public health campaigns.
- Diagnostic tests are often used to confirm a diagnosis after a screening test is positive. This is often done when individuals show symptoms.
- Sensitivity is the probability of a positive test result given that the disease is present. Specificity is the probability of a negative test result given that the disease is absent.
- Bayes' Theorem is a formula used to calculate conditional probabilities, including the posterior probability of having a disease given a positive test result.
- Likelihood ratios relate probabilities of test results to the presence or absence of a disease. Values are independent of prevalence.
- ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curves plot sensitivity versus 1-specificity to visualize trade-offs between test accuracy and cutoff points.
- Prevalence can be calculated from test results when prevalence is unknown. This data is used in public health efforts.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of likelihood ratios in medical diagnostics. This quiz covers the implications of positive likelihood ratios, sensitivity, specificity, and serum creatinine levels. Perfect for students and professionals interested in evidence-based medicine.
