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Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended for adults age 55-80 who have a 30-pack year smoking...

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended for adults age 55-80 who have a 30-pack year smoking history, and who currently smoke or who have quit in the past 15 years. A recent study of 100,400 adults found 1,395 adults who had positive results on a LDCT scan truly had lung cancer. Of the 500 lung cancer cases, 100 had negative results on a LDCT scan.

Describe the purpose of the USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force)

Set up the contingency table.

Calculate the sensitivity and interpret.

Calculate the specificity and interpret.

Calculate the PV+ and interpret.

Calculate the PV- and interpret.

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The objective of the United States Preventive Services Task Force is to review and prevent the effects of diseases and develop recommendations for clinical preventive services.

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