Fecal Incontinence and Constipation in the Elderly Webcast Post-Test

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* 1. After this session, please rate how your level of confidence changed.

Feel no more confident than before.

Feel a little more confident than before.

Feel somewhat more confident.

Feel more confident than before.

Feel a lot more confident than before.

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* 2. Further investigation and work-up is required only when secondary constipation is suspected as a diagnosis.

True

False

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* 3. Which of the following is a “red flag” and requires careful investigation before diagnosing “Primary Constipation”? (Select all that apply)

Fever

Nausea and/or Vomiting

Unintentional weight loss >10 lbs

Anemia

Hematochezia or Melena

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* 4. Which of the following should NOT be used as daily treatment of chronic constipation? (Select best answer)

Hydrants

Stimulants

Stool Softeners

Bulking Agents