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The State of Research in Preterm Birth

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Free

CME Credits:

2.0

CE Credits:

2.4

NOTE: Prior to submitting this exam, please print a copy for your records. Upon submission, you will be redirected to the answer key. You must answer 6 of 8 of the post-test questions correctly in order to pass. If you pass, you will receive your certificate within 2-4 weeks.

Step 1: Please provide your contact information
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Step 2: Complete the post-test
1. Examples of basic science research in preterm birth might include all of the following EXCEPT:		The investigation of etiologic mechanisms responsible for preterm birth Assessing access to prenatal care services Looking for useful biomarkers to predict risk for preterm birth Identifying mechanisms of action for progesterone
2. Research advances in genetics regarding preterm birth involves:		The identification of single nucleotide protein variants involved in preterm birth Identifying polymorphisms in cytokine genes associated with inflammation and their relationship to preterm birth Numerous studies looking at multiple candidate genes and preterm birth Both a & b All of the above
3. Research has shown that levels of inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-6) found in amniotic fluid collected at the time of delivery were highest among:		Women with early (<34 weeks gestation) indicated preterm births Women with late (≥34 weeks gestation) indicated preterm births Women with early (<34 weeks gestation) spontaneous preterm births Women with late (≥34 weeks gestation) spontaneous preterm births
4. The maternal and fetal inflammatory response leading to preterm labor can be described as:		A protective response to attempt to remove the fetus from a hostile environment An indolent process that may precede conception A process that may involve the cervix, fetal membranes, decidua and fetus Both a and b All of the above
5. The Institute of Medicines report on preterm birth makes the following recommendations on priority areas for future research EXCEPT:		Better define the problem of preterm birth Conduct studies to improve the clinical treatment of women who deliver preterm Conduct studies that will help to increase our understanding of the impact of preterm on public programs and policies Examine the multiple causes of preterm birth, including causes for racial and ethnic disparities Conduct clinical trial studies at a single major academic medical center to identify effective treatments to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from preterm birth
6. The study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit Network found that the relative risk of preterm birth:		Increased as the cervical length decreased Increased as the presence of fetal infection increased Decreased as the presence of maternal infection increased Increased relative to how short the cervical length was at 13-17 weeks gestation None of the above
7. The U.S. trial conducted to treat women with 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate to prevent recurrent preterm deliveries showed a significant decrease in the rates of:		Preterm birth Low birthweight infants Intraventricular hemorrhage Necrotizing enterocolitis All of the above
8. Research has shown that the use of antibiotics to treat vaginal microbes linked to preterm birth (e.g., mycoplasma, group B strep or trichomonas) eradicates the organisms but the rate of preterm birth:		Increased Decreased Remained unchanged a or c
Step 3: Complete feedback questions
On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being best, please rate how well the activity met the stated objective
Identify the current areas of research in preterm birth		5 4 3 2 1
Summarize the research investigating the inflammatory response in preterm birth		5 4 3 2 1
Describe the recommendations for future areas of research		5 4 3 2 1
On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being best, please rate the following:
Effectiveness of teaching/learning methods		5 4 3 2 1
Relevancy of this topic to clinical practice		5 4 3 2 1
Increased understanding of the topic		5 4 3 2 1
Relevancy of content to stated learning objectives		5 4 3 2 1
Please comment on the scientific rigor, fairness and balance of the content of this activity
State any changes you will make in your clinical practice as a result of this publication:
What did you like the most about this activity?
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What topics would you suggest for future programs?

NOTE: Prior to submitting this exam, please print a copy for your records. Upon submission, you will be redirected to the answer key. You must answer 6 of 8 of the post-test questions correctly in order to pass. If you pass, you will receive your certificate within 2-4 weeks.

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