CME Examination
The Role and Utility of BNP in Older Patients with Heart Failure - Post Test
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the role of BNP in the screening, diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis of heart failure in older patients.
2. Identify and interpret the variation in BNP levels/values due to age, gender, and renal function.
3. Discuss the atypical presentations of heart failure in older persons and the diagnostic difficulties in this patient population.
Post-Test: Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the Elderly Population
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the epidemiology of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in the older adult.
2. Discuss the clinical course of chronic hepatitis C virus and its distinctive progression in older adults, including effects on the aging immune system.
3. Recognize the importance of screening techniques, early intervention, and disease monitoring for hepatitis C virus infection.
4. Understand current guidelines for treatment and mana
Hazards from the Health Food Store—Part II Post-Test
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the most commonly ingested water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and herbs available in the United States.
2. Identify the dietary sources of water-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids.
3. Describe the nutritional importance of the most commonly used supplements.
4. Explain the main hazardous side effects of the most commonly used over-the-counter supplements.
Hazards from the Health Food Store—Part I; Exam
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the most commonly ingested minerals, trace elements, and fat-soluble vitamins in the United States.
2. Identify the dietary sources of minerals, trace elements, and fat-soluble vitamins.
3. Describe the nutritional importance of the most commonly used supplements.
4. Explain the main hazardous side effects of the most commonly used over-the-counter supplements.
Macrocytosis in the Elderly - Exam
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Post-Test
February 2008
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify common causes of macrocytosis and macrocytic anemia.
2. Evaluate and diagnose macrocytic anemia.
3. Recommend appropriate management for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.
4 Recognize important strategies to ev
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Elderly: A Distinct Clinical Entity? - Exam
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POST-TEST
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Identify the unique features of the clinical presentation of elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis.
2. List the factors that predict bad prognosis in rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Discuss the importance of e...
Ramanathan R, Fein HG. Thyroid Cancer in the Elderly. Clinical Geriatrics 2007;15(12):32-37.
DECEMBER 2007
This continuing medical education activity is presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
These examination questions are based on the article “Thyroid Cancer in the Elderly,” which appears on pages 32-37 in this issue of Clinical Geriatrics.
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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medic
Hecksel KA, Kalaaji AN. Distinguishing Pemphigus and Pemphigoid for the Non-Dermatologist. Clinical Geriatrics 2007
This continuing medical education activity is presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
These examination questions are based on the article “Distinguishing Pemphigus and Pemphigoid for the Non-Dermatologist,” which appears on pages 41-45 of this issue of Clinical Geriatrics.
ACCREDITATION
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Cont...
October 2007
This continuing medical education activity is presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
These examination questions are based on the article “Late-Life Depression: A Review,” which appears on pages 35-44 in this issue of Clinical Geriatrics.
ACCREDITATION
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provid...
Srulevich M, Chopra A. Urinary Incontinence in Older Men. Clinical Geriatrics 2007;15(9):38-45.
September 2007
This continuing medical education activity is presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
These examination questions are based on the article “Urinary Incontinence in Older Men,” which appears on pages 38-45 of this issue of Clinical Geriatrics.
ACCREDITATION
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Me<...
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