CME Questions/CME Objectives

CME Questions

1. Regarding weight maintenance after weight loss:

a. a calorie is a calorie.
b. low-fat diets may be most effective.
c. resting energy expenditure (calories burned) usually goes up.
d. low carbohydrate diets may be most effective.

2. In the study by Etminan et al, first-time users of bisphosphonates were about what percent more likely than nonusers to develop uveitis and scleritis?

a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 50%

3. All of the following have been seen in the hearts of long-term endurance athletes except:

a. enlargement of the right ventricle.
b. increased calcification of the coronary arteries.
c. increased rate of atrial fibrillation.
d. increased rate of sudden death during events.

CME Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• describe new findings in the differential diagnosis and treatment of various diseases;
• describe the advantages, disadvantages, and controversies surrounding the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• identify cost-effective treatment regimens;
• explain the advantages and disadvantages of new disease screening procedures.