H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2003

Vol 10, No 6 CME Pretest

In this issue, the topic of geriatric oncology care is addressed. First, answer the pretest questions below to assess initial expertise. 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 good assessment into the management of their elderly cancer patients,
  • plan appropriate doses and schedules of chemotherapy for their elderly patients,
  • discuss the management of acute myelogenous leukemia in the elderly, and
  • minimize the deleterious effects of anemia and neutropenia when treating their elderly cancer patients.

This program was planned in accordance with ACCME Essentials.

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


Pretest

1. The Charlson Index is a quantitation of:

a. comorbidity
b. dependence
c. functional status
d. performance status

2. What group would likely benefit most from having a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

a. all over 65 years of age
b. all over 75 years of age
c. all over 65 years of age with cancer
d. frail and disabled elderly

3. Which of the following cytogenetic abnormalities in acute myelogenous leukemia is associated with a poor prognosis?

a. complex karyotypes
b. t(15;17)
c. inv(16)
d. t(8;21)




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