CME Exam

1. As long as the patient is conscious and responsive following traumatic brain injury, the patient is qualified to provide consent for treatment..
   True
   False
2. Using the O-Log, a short 10-item scale, clinicians can serially assess patient orientation to time, place, and situation.
   True
   False
3. Consideration of using biologics for treatment of psoriasis should include (check all that apply):
   A. Screening patients for infections or compromised immunity.
   B. Screening for impaired liver function and hepatitis.
   C. Screening for tuberculosis.
   D. Assessing ability to give injections at home.
   E. Ability of insurance or of the individual to cover costs.
   
4. Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis should be assessed for depression.
   True
   False
5. Lifestyle and dietary modifications have no effect on the risk for developing gout.
   True
   False
6. Thiazide diuretics can exacerbate gouty arthritis.
   True
   False
7. The following agents often can abort an acute attack of gouty arthritis if started early (check all that apply):.
   A. NSAIDS
   B. Corticosteroids
   C. Allopurinol
   D. Colchicine
   E. Probenecid
   
8. Evaluation questions: Circle 1 if you strongly DISagree, 2 if you DISagree, 3 if you have no opinion, 4 if you agree.

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