Table 4 Percentage of non-physician clinicians choosing the correct answer from five alternatives in the multiple-choice (MC) questions.
MC-question | Pre-test (n = 70) | Post-test (n = 70) | 2-year-test (n = 62) |
|---|---|---|---|
Knows that diabetes is diagnosed based on FPG | 93% | 100% | 94% |
Knows BP levels defining arterial hypertension | 20% | 80% | 69% |
Chooses a correct drug for first line treatment of hypertension | 17% | 94% | 95% |
Chooses an antihypertensive drug that is not contra-indicated for treatment during pregnancy | 27% | 97% | 82% |
Chooses lifestyle and diet modifications for the treatment of IFG | 73% | 97% | 97% |
Chooses the correct protocol for moderate diabetes (FPG 7-10.9 mmol/l) | 30% | 44% | 47% |
Chooses the correct protocol for severe diabetes (FPG > 11 mmol/l) | 23% | 76% | 79% |
Chooses to search for ketone bodies in the urine in case of very high blood glucose levels | 41% | 96% | 95% |
Chooses the right patients who must be referred immediately to a hospital (coma and ketoacidosis) | 46% | 54% | 58% |