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“SCREENING, MONITORING, TREATMENT AND/OR REFERRAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS WHO MEET CRITERIA FOR THE METABOLIC SYNDROME” (A060) Videoconference Quiz for General CEUs, Act 48, CADC, CPRP, NBCC, PCHA, Psychologist, and Social Work/LPC/LMFT Continuing Education Credit (2.0 credit hours) DIRECTIONS: Complete this test after viewing the web cast of the webcast listed above. In order for Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic to record that you completed the training, please complete this test and the Application/Validation for Continuing Education Credit on the next page. After finishing, sign as indicated on the second page and return both forms by mail to: Jennifer Lichok WPIC/OERP 3811 O’Hara Street Champion Commons, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15213 TRUE/FALSE – Please indicate whether the statement below is true or false. 1. At least 30% of body weight needs to be lost before visceral fat is significantly reduced. A. True B. False MULTIPLE CHOICE – Please select the BEST answer. 2. Recent data from the National Association of State Mental health Directors indicate that persons with serious mental illnesses (SMI) die younger than their peers. On average, how much earlier are persons with SMI dying? A. 1 year B. 5 years C. 15 to 25 years D. 50 years 3. Approximately what proportion of US adults are overweight and/or obese (BMI ³ 25.0)? A. 5% B. 10% C. 30% D. 60 to 70% 4. In addition to abdominal obesity, the diagnostic criteria for the metabolic syndrome include: A. Triglyceride levels > 150 mg/dl B. HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dl (men) or < 50 mg/dl (women) or being treated with cholesterol- lowering medication C. Systolic blood pressure > 130 mm/Hg or diastolic blood pressure > 85 mmHg or being treated with anti-hypertensive medication D. Fasting glucose > 100 mg/dl or being treated with glucose-lowering medication E. All of the above
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is part of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 5. In patients with bipolar disorder, obesity is correlated with: A. Having a larger mouth B. More severe and longer duration depressive and manic episodes C. A shorter time to recurrence D. Worse functioning and more suicide attempts E. B, C, and D 6. Approximately what % of patients with bipolar disorder have metabolic syndrome? (i.e., meet 3 or more of the criteria for metabolic syndrome) A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% 7. Obesity predicts the following adverse outcomes EXCEPT: A. Diabetes mellitus B. Coronary artery disease (CAD) C. Reduced life expectancy D. Low fat intake E. Poor quality of life 8. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome is highest amongst: A. Whites B. African Americans C. Mexican Americans D. Asians E. Equal across racial groups 9. Abdominal fat is not associated with one of the following adverse outcomes: A. Hypertension B. Arthritis C. Inflammation D. Hypercoagulable state E. Photosynthesis 10. There is a clear relationship between inflammation, abdominal obesity, and: A. Water intake B. Air conditioning C. Cardiovascular disease risk D. Sjogren’s Syndrome E. Consumption of green vegetables 11. The American Diabetic Association and the American Psychiatric Association Consensus Guidelines suggest that patients on second-generation antipsychotics should have fasting blood sugar checked: A. Baseline, monthly for 3 months, then every 3 months B. Baseline, at 3 months, then annually C. Baseline, at 1 month, at 6 months, then annually D. Baseline, at 3 months. If these are normal, then every other year
For information on our upcoming programs visit our web site at: http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp 12. Recommended baseline monitoring for the Metabolic Syndrome in schizophrenia does NOT include: A. Creatinine B. Blood pressure C. Fasting glucose D. Fasting serum lipids E. Waist circumference
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is part of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Office of Education and Regional Programming Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
“SCREENING, MONITORING, TREATMENT AND/OR REFERRAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS WHO MEET CRITERIA FOR THE METABOLIC SYNDROME” (A060) APPLICATION/VALIDATION SHEET FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR General CEUs, Act 48, CADC, CPRP, NBCC, PCHA, Psychologists, and Social Work/LPC/LMFT (2.0 CREDIT HOURS) INSTRUCTIONS: In order for Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic to record the credit you earn by viewing this program, we request that you follow the directions below: 1. Print your name, address, and social security number clearly below. 2. Sign the statement affirming your attendance at the session. 3. Return with payment to: Jennifer Lichok WPIC/OERP 3811 O’Hara Street Champion Commons, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15213
I hereby affirm that I viewed the videoconference web cast indicated above:
Signature Date Completed
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY:
Social Security Number (last five digits only) Mailing Address
Name City State Zip Code
Phone # Email address
TYPE OF CREDIT: Please Indicate Your Certification Needs Act 48: Educators (please complete Act 48 packet) CADC: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor CEU: General Continuing Education Credit CPRP: Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners NBCC: National Board of Certified Counselors PCHA: Personal Care Home Administrators Psychologist SW/LPC/LMFT: Social Work (LCSW, MSW) PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $30 for Act 48, CADC, CEU, CPRP, NBCC, PCHA, Psychologist, or Social Work credit. PAYMENT TYPE: Check #______(Check payable to OERP/WPIC) Credit Card # (______Expiration Date: ______ID#:______Type of Credit Card: ______Signature______ UPMC Account Transfer: Dept. ID: ______Account #______Administrator’s Name______Administrator’s Signature______
Send these two forms to the above address. If your score is 80% or above, you will receive a certificate via mail. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Lichok at [email protected] or 412-204-9088. For information on our upcoming programs visit our web site at: http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp