The Role and Utility of BNP in Older Patients with Heart Failure - Post Test
- Mon, 6/16/08 - 11:26am
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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
- Fri, 5/16/08 - 8:46am
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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
- Mon, 4/21/08 - 3:33pm
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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
- Fri, 4/4/08 - 9:29am
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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
- Tue, 3/4/08 - 2:13pm
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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
