Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS) and
Advanced Health Market Strategies™, divisions of
Physicians World/Thomson Healthcare

Managing Intradialytic Hypotension: A Clinical Challenge
Post-Test Answer Sheet and Evaluation Form

To earn CME credit, review this webposting, take the post-test, and fill out the evaluation form. Complete the post-test and evaluation form, indicating how long it took you to complete the activity. Mail the evaluation form, including your mailing information in the area provided, as well as a $15 processing fee made payable to :
Professional Postgraduate Services
Attn: CME Dept. #F037
PO Box 1505
Secaucus, NJ 07096-1505


You will receive your CME letter of credit within 6 to 8 weeks of receipt of the Managing IDH: A Clinical Challenge in Dialysis evaluation form.

Post-Test ANSWER SHEET
Mark the answer that is correct for each PostTest question below: First click on the Post-Test Questions link and print out the questions for your reference.
Release date: December 1, 2001 Valid through: December 31, 2002

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Evaluation Form

Answer each statement by circling the number that best describes your views. We also encourage and welcome your written comments/observations on the issues listed below.

To receive CME credit for this activity, please complete the evaluation form in its entirety, indicating how long it took you to complete the activity. Include your mailing information in the area provided on the evaluation form, and mail to Professional Postgraduate Services®. Our mailing address is Professional Postgraduate Services, Attn: CME Department #F037, PO Box 1505, Secaucus, NJ 07096-1505.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following by circling your answer on the scale below. Please circle your responses (1 being strongly disagree and 6 being strongly agree).


1. After participating in this educational activity, I am better able to:

Outline the potential mechanisms leading to increased morbidity/mortality from IDH.

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Describe the physiological events occurring within major functional systems (cardiovascular, neurological, hormonal) during hemodialysis that can lead to IDH.

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Identify the different treatments for maintaining BP during dialysis, and the rationale for each.

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Recognize and select the components of the dialysis prescription which can be modified to decrease the risk for IDH.

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Discuss the pros and cons of various pharmacological treatments for IDH.

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2. Please indicate your opinion on the following:

Overall content met my expectations.

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Information was current and clinically relevant.

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Content was objective and fair-balanced.

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Virtual symposium is a valuable resource.

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3. After participating in this virtual symposium, I

a. Believe my practice has been validated.

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b. Plan to change my clinical practice.

(please specify) _______________________________________________________________________

c. Do not plan to change my clinical practice

(please specify) _______________________________________________________________________

d. Need more information before changing my clinical practice.

(please specify) _______________________________________________________________________

4. What additional information or topics would you like to see covered in future activities?

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Thank you for your participation!!

Answers

1. b
2. a
3. d
4. c
5. d
6. a
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. c