In order to receive credit for this activity, you must read the front matter, view the activity, complete the post-survey, as well as complete the linked evaluation and application for credit form. Certificates of credit will be emailed to participants who have successfully met these requirements. 

There is no fee to participate in this activity.

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* 1. Where are you in your career?

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* 2. What is your community of practice?

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* 3. Which section of the intestines demonstrates the greatest intestinal adaptation following bowel loss?

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* 4. Which of the following is a potential complication of prolonged administration of parenteral nutrition?

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* 5. At this point, if reported by the patient, which of the following is most likely to represent an adverse effect of teduglutide?​

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* 6. How long after initiation of teduglutide should patients undergo a colonoscopy?

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* 7. A 9-year-old patient with SBS has been unable to wean from PN and had 3 admissions for CVL infections over the past year. Their stool output is 60mL/kg. Which of the following is the best next option for this patient to reduce PN dependence?

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* 8. A 13-year-old patient with short bowel syndrome was started on teduglutide 6 months ago due to inability to wean from parenteral nutrition (PN). They have since been able to decrease their PN volume by 50% and report no significant adverse events. Which of the following studies is indicated for this patient at this time?

EVALUATION FORM

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* 9. Approximately how many patients with SBS do you currently see each week?

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* 10. Upon completion of this activity, I am able to:

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Select pharmacologic options for treatment of patients with SBS

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* 11. Please indicate the extent of your agreement with the following statements:

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The faculty were effective in presenting the material
Information in this activity is relevant to my clinical practice
The activity increased my knowledge on this topic
The activity provided appropriate and effective opportunities for active learning (e.g., case studies, discussion, Q&A, etc.)
The opportunities provided to assess my own learning were appropriate (e.g., questions before, during or after the activity)

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* 12. Please rate your level of agreement by selecting the appropriate rating:
The content presented:

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Was scientifically rigorous and evidence based
Was fair, balanced, objective, and free of commercial bias

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* 13. Based upon your participation in this activity, do you intend to change your practice behavior?

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* 14. How confident are you that you will be able to make your intended changes?

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* 15. Which of the following do you anticipate will be the primary barrier to implementing these changes? (check all that apply):

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* 16. Please list any clinical issues/problems within your scope of practice you would like to see addressed in future educational activities:

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* 17. For purposes of certification, please complete the following information. *Please note that we will not forward or sell your contact information.*

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* 18. I certify that I have participated in the continuing education activity entitled, "The Long & Short of It: Optimizing Patient Care in Short Bowel Syndrome ~ Patient Case Simulation" and claim 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

Thank you for participating in our activity and completing the necessary paperwork. Your certificate will be emailed to you using the email address provided above. Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your certificate. 

For information about the certification of this program, please contact Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) at contactus@partnersed.com.
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