1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the aging population in the United States?
A. People over age 65 are responsible for 50% of all hospital stays
B. People over age 65 tend to have longer hospital stays
C. The number of people between ages 65 and 75 is expected to be much greater than any other age group by 2060
D. Men are just as likely to be age 85+ than women
2. People over age 85, or the “oldest old”
A. make up a small proportion of the population who use medications
B. make up the fastest growing segment of the population
C. are a shrinking segment of the population, due to fatality from chronic conditions like heart disease
D. are usually cared for in nursing homes where medications are closely monitored
3. Which of the following is NOT considered a “geriatric syndrome?”
A. delirium (confused state)
B. urinary incontinence
C. dizziness or poor balance
D. cardiovascular disease
4. Which of the following is a correct example of an age-related change that affects the behavior or activity of drugs in the body?
A. slowed gastric motility may impair absorption of drugs
B. reduced blood flow to the liver and kidneys may affect elimination of a drug from the body
C. fat-soluble drugs remain in the body longer
D. all of the above
5. The risk for falls in an older individual is most likely to be increased by which of the following medication categories?
A. vitamin B12
B. bisphosphonates
C. benzodiazepines
D. over the counter analgesics
Evaluation Questions
6. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
7. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
8. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
9. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
10. 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
11. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. 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
16. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
17. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
18. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
19. 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
20. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20