TechAffinity Interview Questions and Answers

Signs are objective indications of a medical condition, symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient, and diagnosis is the identification of the specific condition.

• Signs are measurable or observable by a healthcare professional.

• Symptoms are reported by the patient and can vary in severity and description.

• Diagnosis is made by analyzing signs, symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic tests.

• Example: A sign of a fever would be an elevated body temperature measured...read more

Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs with the same active ingredients, but are cheaper. Brand drugs are expensive and patented.

• Generic drugs have the same active ingredients, strength, and dosage form as brand drugs.

• Brand drugs are expensive because they are patented and have exclusive rights to sell the drug.

• Generic drugs are cheaper because they don't have to spend money on research and development, marketing, and advertising.

• Both generic and brand drugs are regulat...read more

Diagnostic procedures are medical tests or examinations used to identify a disease or condition.

• Diagnostic procedures are used to confirm or rule out a diagnosis

• They can include imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs

• Blood tests, urine tests, and biopsies are also common diagnostic procedures

• Physical exams and medical histories are often used to help diagnose a condition

• Diagnostic procedures are important for determining the best course of treatment

Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.

• Pharmacovigilance is the process of monitoring and evaluating the safety and efficacy of drugs.

• It involves the collection, analysis, and reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and other drug-related problems.

• Methods of pharmacovigilance include spontaneous reporting, intensive monitoring, cohort event mon...read more

Yes, drugs are often related to specific diseases.

• Drugs are developed to treat specific diseases or conditions.

• For example, insulin is used to treat diabetes, while statins are used to lower cholesterol levels.

• Some drugs may also be used to manage symptoms of a disease, such as pain relief medication for cancer patients.

• Certain drugs may have multiple uses and can be used to treat different diseases or conditions.

• It is important for medical transcriptionists to be familiar wi...read more

Clinical phases refer to the stages of clinical trials that test the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments.

• There are typically three phases of clinical trials

• Phase 1 tests the safety of the treatment on a small group of people

• Phase 2 tests the effectiveness of the treatment on a larger group of people

• Phase 3 tests the effectiveness and safety of the treatment on an even larger group of people

• Clinical phases are important for determining whether a new treatment is...read more