C.
Positive Predictive Value.
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D.
Negative Predictive Value.
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A.
Strength of association.
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D.
Dose-response relationship.
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A.
The drug is definitely ineffective.
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B.
The study lacked sufficient power to detect a true effect, or the drug truly has no significant effect.
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C.
The drug is safe and effective.
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D.
The placebo effect was too strong.
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A.
Treat the child and send them back to school.
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B.
Isolate the child, notify public health, and initiate immediate contact tracing and prophylactic treatment/vaccination for contacts.
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C.
Wait for other cases to appear before acting.
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D.
Only treat the child's symptoms.
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B.
Statistical significance.
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B.
Information bias (e.g., recall bias).
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A.
Anecdotal reports from patients.
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B.
Robust evidence of efficacy and safety from Phase III clinical trials.
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C.
Only pre-clinical animal studies.
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D.
Opinions from key opinion leaders.
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A.
Close the hospital immediately.
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B.
Implement infection control measures, isolate suspected cases, and initiate contact tracing within the hospital.
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C.
Wait for the cluster to spread to the general population.
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D.
Treat all healthcare workers prophylactically.
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