In each issue, you will find a multiple-choice test that will allow you to demonstrate what you have learned from our Nail Clinic column. Discover answers to this month’s test on Page 56 in our November/December 2021 issue.
In each issue, you will find a multiple-choice test that will allow you to demonstrate what you have learned from our Nail Clinic column. Discover answers to this month’s test on Page 56 in our November/December 2021 issue.
1.How many people are estimated to be affected by fibromyalgia?
A.10,000
B. One out of two people
C. At least three million
D. None of the above
2. People with fibromyalgia might also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or migraines.
A. True
B. False
3. Until the ’70s, fibromyalgia was referred to as:
A. Consumption
B. Rheumatism
C. The shakes
D. None of the above
4. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread body pain.
A. True
B. False
5. Which is a common symptom of fibromyalgia?
A. Trembling extremities
B. Dry eyes
C. Giggling fits
D. Extreme fatigue
6. Fibromyalgia most commonly strikes elderly men.
A. True
B. False
7. Another common symptom of fibromyalgia is:
A. Brain fog, or trouble thinking or concentrating
B. Frequent urination
C. Fever and chills
D. None of the above
8. Fibromyalgia appears to affect the way the brain processes pain signals.
A. True
B. False
9. Fibromyalgia is very similar to:
A. Lung cancer
B. Chronic fatigue syndrome
C. Heart disease
D. None of the above
10. Fibromyalgia almost always strikes suddenly.
A. True
B. False
Answers to September/October 2021 test: 1) A 2) D 3) B 4) B 5) A 6) D 7) C 8) D 9) A 10) D
