CME Posttest: Stress management; Hip resurfacing

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

a. Offered advice about how to make changes

b. Given an explanation of the lifestyle change recommendation

c. Shown ways in which they could reduce stress

d. Referred to another health care provider for support


2. Women were more likely to report experiencing


a. Muscular tension

b. Feelings of anger

c. Upset stomach

d. Feelings of depression


3. BP reactivity early in life was associated with 


a. Female gender

b. Younger age

c. Central adiposity

d. White race


4. High levels of stress can increase cortisol release and decrease SIgA secretion, a condition that can increase the risk for


a. Infertility

b. Peptic ulcer disease

c. Carotid atherosclerosis

d. Upper respiratory tract infections


5. Six in 10 APA survey respondents (58%) reported 
feeling uncomfortable about


a. Seeking professional advice for help with managing stress

b. Talking about stress with their spouse or significant other

c. Discussing stress with their friends 

d. Telling their family members about their stress


6. A technique proven to buffer against arthritis, facilitate muscular relaxation, improve balance and strength, and reduce stress is


a. Tai chi

b. Meditation

c. Walking

d. Visual imagery


HIP RESURFACING


7. Hip resurfacing is more efficacious in


a. Males younger than 65 years

b. Females older than 65 years

c. Patients with poor bone quality

d. Older patients with good bone quality


8. Which of these statements explains a potential advantage of hip resurfacing over total hip 
arthroplasty?


a. A resurfaced hip feels more like a native hip.

b. Hip resurfacing is associated with a lower risk of dislocation.

c. Hip resurfacing saves a significant amount of native bone.

d. All of the above


9. One of the biggest risks that is unique to hip resurfacing is fracture of the


a. Acetabulum

b. Lesser trochanter

c. Femoral neck

d. Greater trochanter


10. Hip resurfacing is contraindicated in patients with a history of


a. Osteoarthritis

b. Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

c. Ankylosing spondylitis

d. Rheumatoid arthritis


11. Use of cobalt/chromium alloy or metal-on-metal 
implants should be avoided in patients with 


a. Cardiovascular disease

b. Liver disease

c. Current renal issues

d. Thyroid disorders


12. The imaging technique that provides a good anteroposterior view of the pelvis is 


a. Fluoroscopy 

b. Plain radiography

c. Ultrasonography 

d. Computed tomography


CME EXPIRATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2011