H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

MAY/JUNE 2003

Vol 10, No 3 CME Pretest

In this issue, the topic of colorectal cancer is addressed. First, answer the pretest questions below. After reading the articles, proceed with answering the CME posttest questions.

This Journal provides 4 hours of Category 1 Continuing Medical Education

Complimentary CME Credits

Physicians can earn 4 credit hours of Category 1 for the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association by reading the material in this issue and successfully answering the questions in the posttest at the end of this issue. Complete instructions are given on the posttest pages. Successfully answering 30 or more questions will earn 4 credit hours.

Educational Objectives

After reading this issue of Cancer Control, clinicians will be expected to:

  • incorporate colorectal screening in their practice,
  • describe the best modern surgical practices for colorectal cancer, and
  • prescribe the most effective systemic treatments for advanced colorectal cancer.

This program was planned in accordance with ACCME Essentials.

Release Date: May 1, 2003
Expiration Date: May 1, 2004


Pretest

1. What is the likelihood that colonoscopy can detect a polyp that is at least 10 mm in size?

a. 65%
b. 71%
c. 82%
d. 94%

2. What is the key factor that governs the success of TME for rectal cancer?

a. postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy
b. training and experience of the surgeon
c. preoperative radiation therapy
d. avoidance of need for blood transfusion

3. What is the dose-limiting toxicity of oxaliplatin?

a. peripheral neuropathy
b. hematologic suppression
c. pulmonary hemorrhage
d. cumulative renal toxicity




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