The Verdict Is In! 2022 Q1 edition Survey

A score of 75% or higher on quiz will earn you 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM, and a score of 100% will enter you in The Mutual's quarterly raffle to win $300 in VISA gift cards. The raffle winner will be drawn and announced on March 30th, 2022. The survey will remain open for CME through February 2023. Enter your name/email at the end of the survey for credit and your CME cert will be uploaded into Vituity University.

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* 1. What was the error in this case that led to the lawsuit?

Wrong diagnosis, therefore wrong medication

Drug Allergy

Overdosing the valacyclovir in a dialysis patient

Failure to consider drug interactions

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* 2. Even though not contraindicated, use caution when prescribing valacyclovir (and many other medications) in what type of patients?

Underlying renal impairment

The elderly

Patients taking other nephrotoxic drugs

All the above

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* 3. Caution must be taken not only for dialysis patients. Keep in mind the risk of adverse events when prescribing certain medications for non-dialysis patients with CKD. What are medication prescribing patient safety tips to reduce error and a subsequent suit in your practice?

Pause. Ask yourself when writing any prescription if you are dosing appropriately for the level of kidney function

Medication reconciliation

Evidence-based agent selection and consideration of risks and benefits

All the above

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* 4. What are some medications that may need to be avoided, dose adjusted, or at least used with caution, in kidney disease patients?

NSAIDS

PPIs

Statins

Some antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals

Diabetes medications

Antacids

Herbal and vitamin supplements

All the above

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* 5. True or False?
Insureds should contact their malpractice insurer for guidance and support when they experience a patient care outcome that may prompt a claim against them in the future.

True

False

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* 6. Contact information for CME credit and entry into the $300 raffle

Name

Primary Site

Email Address

Title

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* 1. What was the error in this case that led to the lawsuit?

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* 2. Even though not contraindicated, use caution when prescribing valacyclovir (and many other medications) in what type of patients?

Question Title

* 3. Caution must be taken not only for dialysis patients. Keep in mind the risk of adverse events when prescribing certain medications for non-dialysis patients with CKD. What are medication prescribing patient safety tips to reduce error and a subsequent suit in your practice?

Question Title

* 4. What are some medications that may need to be avoided, dose adjusted, or at least used with caution, in kidney disease patients?

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* 5. True or False? Insureds should contact their malpractice insurer for guidance and support when they experience a patient care outcome that may prompt a claim against them in the future.

Question Title

* 6. Contact information for CME credit and entry into the $300 raffle

* 5. True or False?
Insureds should contact their malpractice insurer for guidance and support when they experience a patient care outcome that may prompt a claim against them in the future.