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What is Pertussis?
ingredient in cough medicine
an animal in Russia
type of hormone
ripcord on a parachute
highly contagious disease
Mental or emotional disturbances occur in about how many Fibromyalgia patients?
under 50%
over 50%
What does HBP mean?
human blood pressure
head, brain, pulse
high blood pressure
hepatojugular blood pressure
none of the above
Which one is NOT a physiological abnormality connected with FM?
alterations in chemical transmitters
alterations in system function
normally elevated levels of cytokines
alterations in the autonomic nerve system
none of the above
What does GC mean?
gynecologist
government control
gonorrhea
glucose
general complaint
What kind of fatigue do people with FM/CFS/ME experience?
overwhelming exhaustion
mental and physical exhaustion
profound exhaustion
all of the above
none of the above
Which of the following statements about Fibromyalgia is correct?
Fibromyalgia usually occurs without any other associated condition.
It is not uncommon for fibromyalgia to occur in patients who have other rheumatic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Fibromyalgia is also associated with mental illness.
Fibromyalgia is not a true illness, it's all in your head.
Treatment plans for Fibromyalgia patients may include:
patient education
stress reduction
exercise
medications
All of the above
None of the above
What is gastroesophogeal disease?
another word for acid reflux
another word for shortage in gas products
where the lining of your coat is ruined
a disease that's all in your head
something short people get
You have hangnails, what does this indicate?
you lack protein in your system
you have a zinc deficiency
you lack vitamin A and calcium
you lack of vitamin B
you lack protein, folic acid, and Vitamin C
Your fingernails have verticle ridges, what does this indicate?
you lack B vitamins in your system
you lack protein in your system
you have a zinc deficiency
you lack vitamin A and calcium
you have a lack of vitamin C
Pick the one that is NOT a symptom of CFS/ME
pain
cognitive problems
hair loss
hypersensitivity
none of the above
What is Vivactil?
antidepressant
sleep medication
antianxiety drug
hormone
type of vitamin
Choose the correct tender point location
under arm
calf
shoulder
belly
toes
What group tends to get CFS/ME more often?
farm animals
men
house keepers
women
executives
What is the earliest onset age of FM?
child 0-12
teen 13-19
young adult 20-30
older adult 30-40
all of the above
How many people have FM/CFS/ME?
2% to 4% of the American population
4% to 6% of the American population
1% to 3% of the American population
10% to 20% of the American population
none of the above
Some doctors say FM/CFS/ME is a brain disorder. This is because:
the brain cells are defective at birth
no one really knows for sure
the brain doesn't fully form until the age of 50
abnormalities in the levels of certain neurochemicals
all of the above
Is there a diagnostic test for CFS/ME?
don't know
no
yes
only on mondays
none of the above
People with CFS/ME are hypersensitive to which CORRECT item?
their feelings hurt by other people
out dated fashion styles
smells and sounds
laziness and lack of punctuality in others
months of the year
People with fibromyalgia have abnormal levels of a chemical which helps transmit pain signals to and from the brain. That chemical is known as:
substance A
substance F
substance P
substance D
all of the above
Is Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) the same as CFS?
only in farm animals
yes
no
only in women
only in men
What is May 12th?
date the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes is announced
awareness day for FM/CFS/ME
last day to file your income taxes
Easter sunday
first day of spring
In what year was CFS/ME classified as a disease of the central nervous system?
1969
1955
1928
1692
2008
Is FM contagious?
no
yes
occasionally
to those people with poor immune systems
none of the above
What does JRA mean?
joint
jugular radial alignment
jugular renal activities
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
japanese radiation atrioventricular
What is an MAOI?
monetary amount or interest
antidepressant drug
brain specialist
type of cancer
type of neurotransmitter
How does the Social Security Administration decide if you are disabled?
they toss a coin in the air, if it lands on the winning lottery number you are considered disabled
they use a five-step evaluation process to decide whether you are disabled
they interview your friends and family members
they disregard all applications for disability the first time around
if you're breathing you can forget getting disability
What is FM?
chronic pain condition
fibromyalgia
widespread pain condition
profound fatigue syndrome
all of the above
Pick the one that is NOT a symptom of FM
M.M.E.
chest pain
T.M.J.
I.B.S.
weight gain

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