Self-Assessment Post-Test

SELF-ASSESSMENT POST-TEST There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of November 2003 through November 30, 2004, participants must: 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) study the educational activity; 3) complete the post-test by recording the best answer to each question in the answer key on the evaluation form; 4) complete the evaluation form; and 5) mail or fax the evaluation form with answer key to Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Treating Erectile Dysfunction: Improving Communication and Maximizing Outcomes 1. Which of the following statements is/are true? a. The success rate of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors is related to the severity of underlying peripheral vascular disease. b. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often an early manifestation of endothelial dysfunction and occurs much earlier than a critical arterial stenosis of the coronary arteries. c. Most ED patients are treated by urologists. d. Answers a and b 2. Hypertensive men who experience ED as a side effect of antihypertensive medication often stop taking their medication. a. True b. False 3. The Massachusetts Male Aging Study identified ED in __ of men older than 40 years. a. 25% b. 37% c. 45% d. 52% 4. Which of the following diagnostic tests for the evaluation of ED is on the “recommended list” (as opposed to optional or specialized tests) of The First International Consultation on ED? a. Lipid profile b. Thyroid-stimulating hormone level c. Neurophysiologic testing d. Prostate-specific antigen level 5. Men with lower motor neuron lesions are candidates for PDE-5 inhibitor therapy. a. True b. False 6. In vivo potency of PDE-5 inhibitors is affected by ___ . a. Dose b. Extent of absorption c. Protein binding d. Tissue distribution e. All of the above 7. When used to treat ED, apomorphine is administered: a. Subcutaneously b. Orally c. Intrathecally d. Buccally 8. The function of endothelial cells is the link between coronary heart disease and ED. a. True b. False 9. Which of the following is/are necessary to optimize PDE-5 inhibitor treatment of ED? a. Patience b. Correct dosing c. Making multiple attempts d. All of the above 10. Which of the following is not advisable when discussing sexual matters with a patient? a. Speaking simply and directly b. Keeping a nonjudgmental, caring, and respectful attitude c. Providing explanations and allowing for questions d. Letting the patient take the initiative in beginning the discussion EVALUATION FORM Treating Erectile Dysfunction: Improving Communication and Maximizing Outcomes Project ID: 021203 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: Address: City/State: Phone Number: E-mail: Specialty: Box/Suite: Zip Code: Fax Number: VOL. 5 SUPPL. 7 2003 REVIEWS IN UROLOGY S49 Answer key: 1. d, 2. a, 3. d, 4. a, 5. b, 6. e, 7. d, 8. a, 9. d, 10. d 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: • Explain how to diagnose ED 5 • Identify the underlying conditions and comorbidities of ED 5 • State how to improve communication between physicians and patients with ED 5 • Discuss compliance, reimbursement, and other barriers to optimal use of ED therapies 5 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 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 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? 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 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 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 or fax to: Postgraduate Institute for Medicine P.O. Box 260620 Littleton, CO 80163-0620 Fax: (303) 790-4876 Signature: Release date: November 2003 Expiration: Credit will be awarded for required materials postmarked or received no later than November 30, 2004. Certificates will be mailed within 1 month of receipt of these materials. S50 VOL. 5 SUPPL. 7 2003 REVIEWS IN UROLOGY