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In S. America, the percent of sites enrolling > 0.5pts/mo is: A. A.25% B. B.55% C. C.75% D. D.>90%
The target percentage for sites enrolling > 0.5 pts/mo is: A. A. 50% B. B. 75% C. C. >80% D. D. 100%
Data Submission/entry should take place: A. A. <2 days after visit B. B. <10 days after visit C. C. Within 1 month after visit
What is the primary reason that rapid data submission is so important? A. A. Accurate up to date information can be provided to the Data Safety Monitoring Board B. B. Payment to site can be made faster C. C. Protocol adherence can be assessed D. D. Allows the sponsor to review unblinded data
Why is the rate of permanent discontinuation of study drug of 21% worthy of discussion? A. A.The rate diminishes our ability to demonstrate superiority B. B.The rate improves our ability to demonstrate superiority C. C.The Regulatory Authorities may decide that the rate is too high and will not review the trial results
The achieved LDL levels observed thus far in IMPROVE- IT range from: A. A.~ mg/dL ( mMol/L) B. B.~53-62 mg/dL ( mMol/L) C. C.~25-50 mg/dL ( mMol/L) D. D.None of the above
The Key Factor associates with enrollment success is: A. A.RC level of involvement = 25% B. B.Screening 1x/day C. C.Checking with CCU and Cath Lab schedules D. D.Involvement of PI
Informed Consent should be undertaken by: A. A.Research Coordinator B. B.Local MD/GP C. C.Principal Investigator D. D.RC and PI with local MD support
Which of the following best describes the importance of trial commitment by the Research Team? A. A.The level of commitment determines the overall success of trial completion B. B.Commitment by the PI generates interest locally at the site C. C.Protects the patients enrolled in the trial from unnecessary exposure to study drug
Elevations in HDL-C are associated with low levels of LDL A. A.True B. B.False
Lower levels of HDL-C are found in patients: A. A.Who exercise B. B.Who consume a low saturated fat diet C. C.Who are obese and sedentary D. D.Consume 2-3 alcoholic drinks/day
HDL action that may be anti- atherogenic include: A. A.Reverse cholesterol transport B. B.Lower the inflammatory activity C. C.Lower the formation of bile D. D.Lower the excretion of cholesterol by- products
Niacin increases the HDL-C levels by up to 35% A. A.True B. B.False
Torcetrapid works through inhibition of: A. A.Renin angiotension system B. B.Preventing thrombin formation C. C.Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein D. D.LDL Formation
What should the IMPROVE-IT enrollment window be? A. < 10 days (no change) B. < 14 days C. < 20 days D. 30 days
If the window was increased to greater than 10 days, what percentage (%) of enrollment increase would you expect at your site? A. No change in enrollment B. Up to 10% increase in enrollment C % increase in enrollment D. >20 % increase in enrollment E. Dont Know
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Participant Scores Alfredo Lozada Sandra Ruiz Luis Cartasegna Maria Plastino 1033 Martín Najenson