Self-Assessment Post-Test

SELF-ASSESSMENT POST-TEST There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period from February 2003 through February 28, 2004, participants must complete the post-test by recording the best answer to each question in the answer key on the evaluation form, complete the evaluation form, and mail or fax the evaluation form with answer key to the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Decreased Testosterone in the Aging Male 1. Free testosterone accounts for what percentage of total circulating testosterone: a. 1%–2% b. 8%–10% c. 15%–20% d. Approximately 25% 2. Which of the following is not an accepted symptom of androgen deficiency? a. Depressed mood b. Joint pain c. Binge eating d. Sleep problems 3. Circle the correct statement: a. The ADAM and Heinemann questionnaires measure quality-of-life b. The ADAM questionnaire employs a Likert scale c. The length of the Heinemann questionnaire may limit its usefulness d. The ADAM questionnaire consists of 13 questions 4. Which of the following hormones increases with age? a. Leptin b. Thyroxine c. Growth hormone d. Dehydroepiandosterone 5. Increased levels of visceral fat associated with andropause can be attributed to age-related changes in levels of: a. Testosterone b. Leptin c. Growth hormone d. All of the above 6. Which of the following statements is incorrect: a. Scrotal testosterone patches generally produce testosterone levels in the low end of the normal range b. Because of its convenient dosing schedule, propionate ester is generally the ester of choice for testosterone replacement therapy c. Testosterone gels generally produce testosterone levels within the midrange of normal d. Injectable esters can obtain testosterone levels above the normal range 7. Which of the following is not a potential adverse effect of testosterone therapy? a. Tender or enlarged breasts b. Mood fluctuations c. Increased levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol d. Worsening of sleep apnea 8. 30-day treatment with Testim has been shown to: a. Significantly increase sexual desire over baseline at dosages of 50 mg/d b. Significantly increase the number of spontaneous erections over baseline at dosages of 50 mg/d and 100 mg/d c. Significantly improve sexual performance over placebo at dosages of 100 mg/d d. Answers a and b e. All of the above 9. Testosterone therapy is contraindicated in patients with prostate cancer. a. True b. False 10. Which of the following statements is false? a. Testosterone replacement is associated with an increase in hematocrit b. Testosterone levels affect sexual function to a greater extent than does a man’s age c. Statin therapy has been associated with erectile dysfunction d. Radiotherapy has been associated with reduced levels of testosterone EVALUATION FORM Decreased Testosterone in the Aging Male Project ID: 021107 ES 13 Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) respects and appreciates your opinions. To assist us in evaluating the effectiveness of this activity and to make recommendations for future educational offerings, please take a few minutes to complete this evaluation form. Please note, a statement of participation is issued only upon receipt of your completed evaluation form. Please Print Clearly Name: Street Address: City: Phone Number: E-mail: State: Specialty: Box/Suite: Zip Code: Fax Number: VOL. 5 SUPPL. 1 2003 REVIEWS IN UROLOGY S51 Answer key: 1. a, 2. c, 3. c, 4. a, 5. d, 6. b, 7. c, 8. e, 9. a, 10. b Please answer the following questions by circling the appropriate rating: (5 = Outstanding; 4 = Good; 3 = Satisfactory; 2 = Fair; 1 = Poor) EXTENT TO WHICH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES MET THE IDENTIFIED OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • • • • Identify the syndrome of andropause Discuss the available regimens of testosterone for replacement hormonal therapy Describe the side effects of testosterone treatment Identify the major domains of risk associated with testosterone treatment OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ACTIVITY • Objectives were related to overall purpose/goal(s) of activity • Related to my practice needs • Will influence how I practice • Will help me improve patient care • Stimulated my intellectual curiosity • Overall quality of material • Overall, the activity met my expectations • Avoided commercial bias or influence Will the information presented cause you to make any changes in your practice? If Yes, please describe any change(s) you plan to make in your practice as a result of this activity. How committed are you to making these changes? 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yes___ No___ 5 4 (Very) 3 2 1 (Not at all) Additional comments about this activity? Do you feel future activities on this subject matter are necessary and/or important to your practice? Please list any other topics that would be of interest to you for future educational activities: Degree: ❒ MD ❒ DO ❒ PharmD ❒ RN Yes___ No___ ❒ PA ❒ BS ❒ Other To obtain a statement of participation, you must complete the post-test by selecting the best answer to each question, complete the evaluation form, and mail or fax your completed evaluation form to the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. POST-TEST ANSWER KEY 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ 7___ 8___ 9___ 10___ ❒ I completed the entire activity and claim 2.0 credit hours. ❒ I completed only part of the activity and claim credit hours based on ____ hours of participation. If you wish to receive credit for this activity, please fill in your name and address and mail/fax to: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine P. O. Box 260620 Littleton, CO 80163-0620 FAX: (303) 790-4876 Signature Release Date: February 28, 2003 Expiration: Credit will be awarded for required materials postmarked or received no later than February 28, 2004. Certificates will be mailed within one month of receipt of these materials. S52 VOL. 5 SUPPL. 1 2003 REVIEWS IN UROLOGY