Infant Nutrition Post-test and Evaluation for 2010 (new) Survey

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Post Test
Which of the following statements regarding the functions and significance of the intestinal microbiota is NOT correct?

Post Test Which of the following statements regarding the functions and significance of the intestinal microbiota is NOT correct? A. They ferment carbohydrates into short-chain fatty acids, lactic acid, and other products useful to the host

B. They play a role in the development of the host’s innate and adaptive immune systems and help repress the growth of potentially pathogenic bacteria

C. The host’s indigenous microbial species can be permanently changed by probiotic supplementation in adults and in children over the age of 1 year

D. Their numbers reach upwards of 1012 organisms per gram of contents within the colon

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Which of the following statement about prebiotics is correct?

Which of the following statement about prebiotics is correct? A. Trans-galactooligosaccharides are prebiotics that can be found in breast milk and foods such as bananas, onions, tomatoes, and wheat

B. Inulin is a prebiotic derived from lactose that can be found in supplemented foods

C. Prebiotics must be resistant to gastric acidity, digestive enzymes, and fermentation by the intestinal microflora

D. Prebiotics promote the growth of indigenous bacteria (eg, bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus species) within the gut

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Which of the following statement about the proposed mechanisms of action of probiotics is NOT correct?

Which of the following statement about the proposed mechanisms of action of probiotics is NOT correct? A. Probiotics compete for adhesion sites on the intestinal epithelium with indigenous microflora

B. Immunomodulatory functions of probiotics include inhibition of regulatory T cell effects and reduction of cytokine secretion

C. Probiotics enhance the intestinal epithelial barrier integrity through stimulation of mucin secretion and alteration of tight junction structure

D. Probiotics reduce gastrointestinal inflammation through positive effects on mucosal immune dysfunction

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Regarding the benefits and/or risks associated with the use of prebiotics and probiotics: (select the correct answer)

Regarding the benefits and/or risks associated with the use of prebiotics and probiotics: (select the correct answer) A. Prebiotics have been shown to promote softer stools and inhibit harmful bacteria in infants; however, they have not been shown to reduce infection rates in this population

B. Complications arising from the use of prebiotics have been reported, ranging from intolerance to prebiotic ingredients to overgrowth of Clostridium difficile

C. Probiotics have been shown to be effective in the treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in infants and children

D. Complications such as bacteremia and sepsis have occurred in premature infants supplemented with probiotics to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis

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Which of the following statements regarding the appropriate use of prebiotics and probiotics in the pediatric population is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the appropriate use of prebiotics and probiotics in the pediatric population is NOT correct? A. Evidence has shown that probiotics are effective in the treatment of eczema; however, their use carries a small risk of adverse events

B. The evidence regarding antibiotic-associated diarrhea supports the use of probiotics for prevention rather than treatment; however, further studies are needed

C. Several meta-analyses have shown an overall reduction in the duration of diarrheal illness by about 1 day in children receiving supplemental probiotics

D. There is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of prebiotics and probiotics to prevent allergic disease in infants and children

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Objectives
• Discuss the functions and significance of intestinal microbiota
• Explain the mechanism of action of prebiotics and probiotics and how they have been used effectively
• Evaluate the benefits and risks associated with the use of prebiotics and probiotics
• Recommend effective, safe, and appropriate prebiotic and probiotic formula for specific neonatal and pediatric conditions based on current data

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Were the objectives met?

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Was a fair and balanced discussion of competing therapeutic options presented?

Was a fair and balanced discussion of competing therapeutic options presented? Yes

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Did this CME activity provide you with additional tools to identify, evaluate, and manage patients with neonatal and pediatric conditions for which pre and probiotics are appropriate therapy?

Did this CME activity provide you with additional tools to identify, evaluate, and manage patients with neonatal and pediatric conditions for which pre and probiotics are appropriate therapy? Yes

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Will you make any changes in your practice/patient care as a result of this activity?

Will you make any changes in your practice/patient care as a result of this activity? Yes

If “yes” please list one change you will make:

If “no” please indicate why:

If “no” please indicate why: 1. Confirms current practice/patient care

2. Barriers prevent me from making a change in my practice/patient care (please describe)

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Infant Nutrition Post-test and Evaluation for 2010 (new)

*Please fill in the following participant information. Please type in N/A in sections that are not pertinent. FCM does not sell or share our participant database information lists.

*Medical Designation

*Post TestWhich of the following statements regarding the functions and significance of the intestinal microbiota is NOT correct?

*Which of the following statement about prebiotics is correct?

*Which of the following statement about the proposed mechanisms of action of probiotics is NOT correct?

*Regarding the benefits and/or risks associated with the use of prebiotics and probiotics: (select the correct answer)

*Which of the following statements regarding the appropriate use of prebiotics and probiotics in the pediatric population is NOT correct?

*COURSE EVALUATION: Overall Course

*Impact of this course on my practice

*Were the objectives met?

*Was a fair and balanced discussion of competing therapeutic options presented?

*Did this CME activity provide you with additional tools to identify, evaluate, and manage patients with neonatal and pediatric conditions for which pre and probiotics are appropriate therapy?

*Will you make any changes in your practice/patient care as a result of this activity?

If “yes” please list one change you will make:

If “no” please indicate why:

How effective were the teaching and learning methods in meeting the objectives?

How appropriate were the learning assessment activities (pre and post test) in measuring learning?

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Please fill in the following participant information.

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Post Test
Which of the following statements regarding the functions and significance of the intestinal microbiota is NOT correct?

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Which of the following statement about prebiotics is correct?

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Which of the following statement about the proposed mechanisms of action of probiotics is NOT correct?

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Regarding the benefits and/or risks associated with the use of prebiotics and probiotics: (select the correct answer)

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Which of the following statements regarding the appropriate use of prebiotics and probiotics in the pediatric population is NOT correct?

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COURSE EVALUATION:

Overall Course

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Impact of this course on my practice

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Were the objectives met?

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Was a fair and balanced discussion of competing therapeutic options presented?

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Did this CME activity provide you with additional tools to identify, evaluate, and manage patients with neonatal and pediatric conditions for which pre and probiotics are appropriate therapy?

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Will you make any changes in your practice/patient care as a result of this activity?