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In response to user feedback we have simplified the way courses can be completed.
Until now you needed to complete the topics and modules in order, from start to finish. But from today you can complete them in any order you wish.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which answer completes the sentence?
_____________ has been identified as the receptor for the coronavirus spike protein.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
In consideration of potential metabolically interfering effects of drugs in suspected or COVID-19 positive patients with type 2 diabetes:
• Insulin therapy should not be stopped
• Regular self-monitoring of blood-glucose every 2–4 hours should be encouraged, or continuous glucose monitoringTRUE or FALSE?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
A recent position statement from the European Society of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America, American College of Cardiology,
American Heart Association, strongly recommends that all treatment with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin 2 receptor blockers should be stopped immediatelyTRUE or FALSE?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks.
Options are:
- Metformin
- DPP-4 inhibitors
- SGLT-2 inhibitors
- Acarbose
- GLP-1 receptor agonists
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Lactic acidosis associated with , or euglycaemic or moderate hyperglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis associated with are rare events; however, we recommend these drugs should be discontinued for patients with severe symptoms of COVID-19 to reduce the risk of acute metabolic decompensation.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks.
Options are:
- Potassium / Hypokalaemia
- Sodium / Hyponatraemia
- Potassium / Hyperkalaemia
- Sodium / Hypernatraemia
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balance needs to be considered carefully in the context of insulin treatment as is a common feature in COVID-19.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Elevated N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI), were significantly correlated with severe disease, suggesting that COVID-19 may lead to myocardial injury and impair cardiac function.
TRUE or FALSE?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which answer completes the sentence?
The use of __________ for symptom relief has raised several concerns; its suppressive effect on immune response is thought to delay recovery, while salt and water retention could worsen lung injury.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Drag and drop the correct Therapy to the correct consideration/suggestion.
Sort elements
- Metformin
- SGLT-2 inhibitors
- GLP-1RAs
- DPP4 inhibitors
- Sulfonylureas
- Pioglitazone
- Insulin
- ACEI/ARBs
- Aspirin
- Statins
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Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Risk of lactic acidosis in hypoxia and acute illness
Suggestions for practice:
– Stop if severely ill with haemodynamic instability or hypoxia -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Increased risk of dehydration and euglycaemic ketoacidosis
Suggestions for practice:
– Stop if oral intake is not tolerated or severely ill -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Gastrointestinal side effects and risk of aspiration
Suggestions for practice:
– Stop in severely ill patients -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Low risk of hypoglycaemia; possible to use for a wide range of renal function
Suggestions for practice:
– May be continued in non-critically ill patients -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Risk of hypoglycaemia if oral intake is poor or with concomitant use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine
Suggestions for practice:
– Stop if unable to maintain regular oral food intake or at risk of hypoglycaemia -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Risk of fluid retention and oedema; contraindicated in haemodynamic instability
Suggestions for practice:
– Stop if severely ill with haemodynamic instability, or hepatic or cardiac dysfunction -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Requires frequent monitoring due to risk of hypoglycaemia
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– Drug of choice in critically ill patients -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Uncertain risk of increased susceptibility for infection and uncertain benefit in mitigating inflammatory injury
Suggestions for practice:
– Continue use unless a specific contraindication arises (hypotension, hyperkalaemia, acute kidney injury) -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Risk of cardiovascular disease higher during COVID infection
Suggestions for practice:
– Continue for patients on aspirin for secondary prevention unless contraindications arise -
Considerations for use during COVID-19:
– Possibility of increased risk of transaminitis and myositis
Suggestions for practice:
– Individualised decision on risk and benefit
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Drag and drop the correct Therapeutic agent to the correct consideration for people with diabetes.
Sort elements
- Chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine
- Lopinavir/ritonavir
- Glucocorticoids
- Remdesivir
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– Hypoglycaemia: caution with insulin and insulin secretagogues
– Prolongation of QT interval: caution in people with comorbid cardiovascular disease. Risk increased by azithromycin. -
– Hyperglycaemia, deterioration of glycaemic control
– Interaction with statins: increased risk of hepatic and muscle toxicity -
– Hyperglycaemia.
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– Hepatotoxicity: caution with statins and pre-existing fatty liver disease
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
A “cytokine storm” is thought to be central to:
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