Table 5 Responses to multiple choice pre-activity questions on adverse drug effects
CME activity | Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3 | Activity 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample size | n=39 | n=1237 | n=611 | n=2400 |
Responses to: Jeff is an athletic 14-year-old who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and prescribed an atypical antipsychotic. You counsel the family about potential cardio-metabolic side effects. Which risk would you emphasize? | ||||
A. Sudden death from myocardial infarction | ||||
B. Cardiac arrhythmias | ||||
C. Increases in triglycerides, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein | ||||
D. Because patient has normal weight, he is unlikely to experience significant weight gain | ||||
Incorrect (A) | n/a | 88 (7%) | 34 (6%) | 120 (5%) |
Incorrect (B) | n/a | 173 (14%) | 132 (22%) | 408 (17%) |
Correct (C) | n/a | 726 (59%) | 288 (47%) | 1848 (77%) |
Incorrect (D) | n/a | 245 (20%) | 156 (25%) | 48 (2%) |
Correct vs. Predicted | n/a | −11% | −23% | +7% |
Responses to: Three months after initiating treatment with antipsychotic medication, Jeff has blood-work to monitor lipids, liver enzymes, and glucose. A work-up for what endocrine condition may additionally be indicated? | ||||
A. Hypothyroidism | ||||
B. Hyperprolactinemia | ||||
C. Hyperparathyroidism | ||||
D. Hyperthyroidism | ||||
Incorrect (A) | 4 (10%) | 144 (12%) | 101 (17%) | 432 (18%) |
Correct (B) | 27 (75%) | 974 (79%) | 443 (73%) | 1752 (73%) |
Incorrect (C) | 3 (8%) | 57 (5%) | 22 (3%) | 72 (3%) |
Incorrect (D) | 5 (13%) | 55 (4%) | 44 (7%) | 144 (6%) |
Correct vs. Predicted | +5% | +9% | +3% | +3% |