NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the primary outcome measure in a cost-benefit analysis?

  1. Dollars

  2. Life-years gained

  3. Quality adjusted life years (QALY)

  4. Blood pressure levels

The correct answer is: Dollars

A cost-benefit analysis evaluates the economic feasibility of a project or decision by analyzing the costs and benefits associated with it. The primary outcome measure in such an analysis is typically the monetary value, as this allows for a direct comparison of the costs and benefits. Options B, C, and D are all potential measures in other types of evaluations, but they are not considered primary outcome measures in a cost-benefit analysis. For example, life-years gained and quality adjusted life years (QALY) are often used in healthcare evaluations, while blood pressure levels may be a measure in a study on the effectiveness of a certain medication. However, in a cost-benefit analysis, the main concern is the monetary value of the project or decision being evaluated.