Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Science or Somatic? Pre-Test (1/19/10) Survey

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Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Science or Somatic? Pre-Test (1/19/10)

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ASiM Volume 9-4 Monograph Pre-Test

Although completing the pre-test is not mandatory for receiving credit, it will provide an accurate means to assess the effectiveness of the course material. We thank you in advance for your participation.

*Required question

1.	Which of the following does NOT meet the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)?*
	Widespread pain is present for more than 3 months.
	Pain is present above and below the waist.
	Pain is elicited on palpation in at least 15 of 18 predesignated tender points.
	Pain is present on the right and left sides of the body.

2.	Which of the following is NOT a barrier to appropriate treatment of FMS?*
	The patient's age at symptom onset
	Inadequate healthcare coverage
	Difficulty in diagnosing FMS
	Failure to recognize FMS as a real disease

3.	Which treatment strategy is specifically recommended for dealing with "difficult" patients?*
	Prescribe opioids to relieve the patient's pain
	Establish realistic expectations
	Advise the patient to cut back on alcohol and caffeine
	Refer the patient to a massage therapist

4.	Which of the following is a classic example of central (non-nociceptive) pain?*
	Diabetic neuropathy
	Osteoarthritis
	FMS
	Postherpetic neuralgia

5.	What is the primary objective of treatment for FMS and other chronic central pain states?*
	To relieve peripheral and neuropathic pain before addressing central pain
	To modulate the augmented pain response by targeting the neurotransmitters involved in increasing or decreasing the volume control setting
	To use nonpharmacologic modalities first
	All of the above


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