1. Which of the following is the most prominent nonmodifiable risk factor for AF?
A. Race
B. Age
C. Genetics
D. Gender
2. Which of the following BEST describes paroxysmal AF?
A. AF episodes terminate without intervention in fewer than 7 days, often within 24 hours.
B. An AF episode is longer than 7 days and often requires an intervention to restore normal sinus rhythm.
C. AF lasts longer than 12 months.
D. AF is continuous and interventions to restore the patient back to normal sinus rhythm have failed.
3. Which of the following is the most common symptom in patients with AF?
A. Dizziness
B. Hypotension
C. Fainting
D. Fatigue
4. In the CHA2 DS2 VASc, which of the following contributes 2 points to the score?
A. Congestive heart failure
B. Age ≥75 years
C. Diabetes
D. Age 65 to 74 years
5. According to the CHEST guidelines, which antithrombotic agent would be the best option for a patient with AF with recurrent ischemic stroke despite good anticoagulation control with warfarin (i.e., time within therapeutic range of ≥70%)?
A. Aspirin
B. Apixaban
C. Dabigatran
D. Clopidogrel
6. Which medication is recommended as a first-line agent for rate control in patients with paroxysmal AF?
A. Amiodarone
B. Digoxin
C. Flecainide
D. Metoprolol
7. For rate control, use of which of the following medications is limited because of toxicities such as lung, liver, and thyroid issues that can occur with longer-term use?
A. Amiodarone
B. Verapamil
C. Digoxin
D. Atenolol
8. Which of the following is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reverse life-threatening bleeding with rivaroxaban?
A. Andexanet alfa
B. Idarucizumab
C. Normal saline
D. Packed red blood cells
9. When educating patients and caregivers about stroke symptoms, which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the FAST stroke assessment?
A. F—Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
B. A—Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
C. S—Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
D. T—Time: If you observe any of these signs, tell the patient to sit down and see if the symptoms resolve before calling the health care provider.
10. Patients with AF should be educated on which of the following tips?
A. Eating a heart healthy diet and understanding potential triggers of AF (e.g., excessive alcohol intake)
B. Losing excess weight and finding a long-term exercise plan that will fit into their daily routine
C. Smoking cessation
D. All of the above should be educational points.
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20