Brainy Brunch Post Test for Session 9-16-13 > Advanced Symptom Mgt of Oncology in EOL Care

This test is no longer approved for CE. Please answer the following questions and submit your answers. We will grade your answers once we receive them electronically. You must score 90% or better on questions to pass this test NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE THIS LINK PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE WEBINAR OR YOUR SUBMISSION WILL BE VOID.

1. What are the two sources of guidelines/clinical practices utilized most frequently by oncologists? *This question is required.

2. List six complications/syndromes commonly seen in end of life oncology patients. *This question is required.

3. What is hypercalcemia and list three treatments to correct calcium levels? *This question is required.

4. When are the clinical signs of superior vena cava syndrome? *This question is required.

5. True or False ? Cancer as a hospice diagnosis is higher in incidence than a hospice diagnosis of dementia. *This question is required.

6. True or False? The percentage of patients exhibiting spinal cord compression toward end of life is approximately 35%. *This question is required.

7. True or False? Guidelines recommend LMWH for 3-6 months for all patients with malignancy. *This question is required.

8. True or False? Oncology is one of the few disciplines that have palliative care guidelines that address end of life symptom management. *This question is required.