1. Which of the following acid suppressive agents is most effective for treatment of GERD?
A. omeprazole
B. famotidine
C. nizatidine
D. calcium carbonate
2. A 67-year-old patient with a past medical history of acute coronary syndromes requiring chronic clopidogrel therapy has been diagnosed with GERD. Which of the following medications would be safe and appropriate to recommend?
A. pantoprazole
B. omeprazole
C. esomeprazole
D. all of the above
3. A 27-year-old pregnant female has developed a peptic ulcer. Which of the following is/are safe for her to take?
A. pantoprazole
B. omeprazole
C. cimetidine
D. all of the above
4. Which of the following drugs used for eradication of H. pylori should not be given with ziprasidone, a drug known to have QT-prolonging effects?
A. clarithromycin
B. tetracycline
C. metronidazole
D. amoxicillin
5. What test must be performed prior to selecting a regimen for NSAID-induced ulcers?
A. G6PD deficiency
B. presence of H. pylori
C. malignancy of ulcer
D. none of the above
6. Which of the following drugs for IBD should be given with folate supplementation?
A. mesalamine
B. sulfasalazine
C. infliximab
D. balsalazide
7. Which of the following drugs for IBD takes up to 6 months for maximal benefit?
A. infliximab
B. mesalamine
C. azathioprine
D. sulfasalazine
8. There is a boxed warning for increased risk of serious infections for which of the following medications used for IBD?
A. adalimumab
B. infliximab
C. azathioprine
D. all of the above
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of new oral agents for HCV infection?
A. telaprevir is recommended as monotherapy for HCV infection
B. boceprevir has activity against HCV genotypes 1 through 4
C. telaprevir and boceprevir have multiple CYP3A4-related drug interactions
D. telaprevir and boceprevir must be taken on an empty stomach
10. Which of the following statements about viral hepatitis is FALSE?
A. hepatitis B and C are curable
B. selection of an HCV regimen depends on genotype
C. patients with severe psychiatric disorders are ineligible to receive interferon therapy
D. preferred antivirals for HBV infection require dosage adjustment in renally impaired patients
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology/Specialty Pharmacy
I. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20