Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME examination are based on the article titled “Cerebral Mycotic Aneurysm and Infective Endocarditis: A Case Study” by Leslie Wormely, AA, AS, RVT; Arrin Williams, BS, RVT; and Sashi Kilaru, MD.
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions as listed below. One-half (1/2) CME credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
This case study reported on a patient with a cerebral mycotic and abdominal aneurysm splenic aneurysm infrapopliteal aneurysm femoral aneurysm
Mycotic aneurysms most likely result from injections fungal or bacterial infections cardiac stenting trauma to vessel
People at greatest risk for endocarditis are those who have any of the following, except artificial heart valves history of IV illegal drug use congenital heart defects abdominal surgery
Symptoms of IE include all of the following, except palpable AAA shortness of breath fever changes in the finger or toe pads (Osler’s nodes)
The case report is on a 50-year-old male who presented with fevers and chills symptoms consistent with right leg DVT shortness of breath chest pain
The preliminary duplex exam discovered the aneurysm. True False
CME tests are offered only online at www.svunet.org. SVU Members can complete the tests and earn CME for free. Nonmembers will be charged $40 per CME test taken. All exams for SVU-CME must be completed by June 30, 2021. If requesting AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™, exam must be completed by June 2, 2020.