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INFLUENZA

1. Influenza B and C infections are most commonly found in
a. People who reside in group settings
b. Health care workers
c. Immunocompromised persons
d. Adults older than 60 years

2. An extrapulmonary complication of influenza is
a. Acute coronary syndrome
b. Chronic fatigue syndrome
c. Guillain-Barré syndrome
d. Sudden infant death syndrome

3. In the diagnosis of influenza, a leukocyte count greater than 15,000 cells/ L
a. Is indicative of early illness
b. Correlates well with later illness
c. Distinguishes influenza A from H1N1
d. Suggests the presence of a secondary bacterial infection

4. Currently circulating novel H1N1 viruses are susceptible to
a. Amantadine
b. Zanamivir
c. Rimantadine
d. Pleconaril

5. The CDC recommends reserving antiviral treatment for persons younger than 19 years who are receiving longterm therapy with
a. Aspirin
b. Tetracycline
c. Theophylline
d. Phenytoin

6. A group of patients whom the CDC recommends should receive both the seasonal influenza vaccination and the novel H1N1 flu vaccination is
a. Nursing home residents
b. All people 50 years or older
c. Pregnant women
d. All day-care workers

HORMONE THERAPY

7. HERS (Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study) assessed the benefit of long-term hormone therapy (HT) as treatment for or prevention of
a. Osteoporosis
b. Alzheimer's disease
c. Coronary heart disease
d. Overall morbidity

8. An absolute contraindication for HT is
a. Recurrent angina
b. Active liver disease
c. Past history of breast cancer
d. Porphyria cutanea tarda

9. HT is considered the gold standard for treatment of
a. Low sexual desire
b. Vasomotor symptoms
c. Stress incontinence
d. Osteoporosis

10. The preferred form of HT for women with hypertriglyceridemia or a high risk of cholelithiasis is
a. Transdermal patch
b. Oral medication
c. Topical gel
d. Vaginal ring

11. An antidepressant that can be given in a low dose to effectively decrease hot flashes is
a. Desipramine
b. Bupropion
c. Amitriptyline
d. Venlafaxine

12. Women with a history of hormone-dependent cancers, thromboembolic disease, or cardiovascular disease should be cautioned about using
a. Black cohosh
b. Soy
c. Vitamin E
d. Dong quai

CME EXPIRATION DATE: DECEMBER 2010

Successful completion of the self-assessment is required to earn Category I CME credit. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70% correct.