CME Pre-Test

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AAFP: This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins May 15, 2010. Term of approval is for two year(s) from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AMA: The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please choose the best answer for the following questions.

1. Reasons that prescribing medications to senior is challenging are:
FDA-approved and off-label indications are expanding
Formularies change frequently
Knowledge of drug-drug interactions advances
None of the above
All of the above
 
2. Medications half life is dependent upon the following:
Plasma protein binding
Liver metabolism
Amount of fat stores
None of the above
All of the above
 
3. Prescribing potentially inappropriate medications can result in:
Increased adverse reactions
Increased emergency room visits
Higher medical costs
None of the above
All of the above
 
4. A medication that is not considered potentially inappropriate for use in the elderly is:
Diphenhydramine
Propoxyphene
Insulin
Nitrofurantoin
Amitriptyline
 
5. Drug to drug interactions with Warfarin is not known to occur with the following medication:
Naproxen
Ciprofloxacin
Nifedipine
Levothyroxin
Cimetadine
 
6. Factors that lead to noncompliance in medication use include all but the following:
Cost of medications
Number of medications
Health literacy
Liquid vs. pill formulation
Dementia
 
7. Medication reconciliation should be performed in all occasions except:
Hospital admission
Hospital discharge or transfer
New patient to your practice
Patients return from consultant care
None of the above