you have just completed a history and physical examination of a patient for whom

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you have just completed a history and physical examination of a patient for whom you consider the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus but not likely you order a batter of six different test to test for the disease

Question 27 of 30 1.0 Points You have just completed a history and physical examination of a patient for whom you consider the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) possible, but not likely. You order a batter of six different test for the disase. The results of four are positive, and the results of two are negative. To determine the probability of SLE at the point you would need to know: O A The incidence of SLE and the predictive value for each test O B.The incidence, prevalence, and natural history for test O C. The patients risk factor profile, the family history, and the positive predictive value of each test O D.The prior probability of SLE and the sensitivity and specificity of each test Reset S vious Next Save 8:45 PM

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option B

according to given data, history is required, also physical examination which will useful for prevalence. and also we need incidence because all test results are not same.

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