Health Economics Practice Questions

Question 1

In a programme, analysis of results in comparison to cost is known as

Accepted Answer

Cost benefit analysis

Answer

Cost effective analysis

Answer

Management by objectives

Answer

Cost utility study

Question 2

Which of the following is the sensitive indicator to assess the availability, utilization, and effectiveness of healthcare in a community?

Accepted Answer

Infant mortality rate

Answer

Maternal mortality rate

Answer

Immunization coverage

Answer

Disability-adjusted life years

Question 3

In community health programs, a population of 1000 is typically covered by which healthcare worker?

Accepted Answer

ASHA worker

Answer

ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)

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AWW (Anganwadi Worker)

Answer

Trained dai

Question 4

Consider the following definitions: 'Effectiveness measures the extent to which predetermined objectives are achieved. Efficiency measures how well the resources are utilized.' In view of these definitions, which of the following assertions are true?

1. Percentage of bed occupancy measures effectiveness
2. Immunization coverage rate measures efficiency
3. Cost per patient treated measures efficiency
4. Reduction in mortality measures effectiveness

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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3 and 4 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 2

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Question 5

Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) measure the burden of disease by accounting for both:

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Mortality and disability

Answer

None of the options

Answer

Morbidity and disability

Answer

Morbidity and mortality

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY)?

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DALY includes both Years of Life Lost (YLL) and Years Lived with Disability (YLD).

Answer

Years lost due to disability (YLD) are not considered in DALY.

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DALY only measures mortality and does not include morbidity.

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DALY does not account for both YLD and YLL.

Question 7

In a population of 5000, there are 19 % eligible couples. To achieve a couple protection rate (CPR) of 60 %, how many of these should be covered for family planning services?

Accepted Answer

570

Answer

550

Answer

530

Answer

590

Question 8

The most comprehensive indicator of cost-effectiveness analysis is

Accepted Answer

QALYs gained

Answer

Number of heart attacks avoided

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Cost per life year gained

Answer

Number of life years gained

Question 9

Which of the following is false about the selection of essential drugs?

Accepted Answer

Fixed drug combination is preferred over single drugs

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Cost to benefit has to be considered

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An adequate safety profile needs to be established

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Disease prevalence is considered

Question 10

What is the most cost-effective screening strategy for STIs in resource-limited settings according to WHO guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Syndromic management

Answer

Risk-based screening

Answer

Periodic mass treatment

Answer

Universal screening

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