1. All of the following techniques may facilitate the recovery of GI function following colorectal surgery except:

2. Patients who undergo colorectal procedures without DVT prophylaxis have a _____ chance of developing a venous thromboembolic event.

3. Measures that may reduce reliance on opioid analgesia following colorectal procedures include all of the following except:

4. Which of the following statements regarding the use of mechanical bowel preparation prior to colorectal procedures is false?

5. According to current guidelines, antibiotics should be discontinued no later than _____ hours following colorectal procedures.

6. Which of the following statements regarding the use of DVT prophylaxis for patients undergoing radical cystectomy is true?

7. Which of the following statements regarding C difficile infections in patients undergoing radical cystectomy is false?

8. All of the following are true with the use of alvimopan for surgeries involving bowel resection and primary anastomosis except:

9. Which of the following measures may help with the implementation of successful REMS programs?

10. What percentage of patients who receive alvimopan after undergoing radical cystectomy experience postoperative ileus-related morbidity?

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