Decreasing the Cost Burden of Fibromyalgia with Early Diagnosis and Management
Post Test

A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.
 
1. Fibromyalgia is a chronic widespread pain condition that affects more women than men.
 True
 False
2. Which of the following is not a fibromyalgia tender point?
  a. Occiput
  b. Supraspinatus
  c. Knee
  d. All are tender points
3. Increased levels of excitatory neurotransmitters (glutamate and substance P) may contribute to neuronal hyperactivity and central sensitization.
 True
 False
4. Studies show that FM patients who engage in aerobic exercise:
 a. Improve their aerobic performance
  b. Increase their mean tender point pain threshold
 c. Increase their pain intensity threshold
 d. Both A and B
 e. All of the above
5. All of the following pharmacologic therapies for FM have shown strong evidence for efficacy except:
 a. Pregabalin
 b. Corticosteroids
 c. Duloxetine
 d. Amitriptyline
6. Fibromyalgia often occurs simultaneously with which of the following disorders:
  a. GERD
  b. IBS
 c. Migraines
 d. All of the above
7. The prevalence of FM increases eight-fold in first-degree relatives.
  True
 False
8. Which of the following statements is true regarding the diagnosis of FM?
 a. Patient must have a history of chronic widespread pain lasting for more than 6 months
 b. Patient must exhibit ≥15 of 18 tender points
 c. Other diseases and conditions with similar symptoms must be ruled out
9. Which of the following are contributing factors to the cause of fibromyalgia?
  a. Neurotransmitters
  b. Genetic factors
 c. Environmental triggers
d. Neuroendocrine/autonomic nervous system dysfunction
 e. All are contributing factors
10. After receiving a fibromyalgia diagnosis, many patients report an increase in patient satisfaction, and a (perhaps temporary) decrease in pain.
   True
   False

 

Decreasing the Cost Burden of Fibromyalgia
with Early Diagnosis and Management
 

Evaluation Summary

Activity Evaluation and Improvement Process:
Please rate this activity on the following scale:

4 - Excellent        3 - Good        2 - Fair        1 - Poor
1.Based on the content presented I am better able to:  
  • Analyze the cost burden that fibromyalgia has on the healthcare system
    4        3        2        1
  • Describe how to correctly diagnose FM using the criteria developed by the American College of Rheumatology
    4        3        2        1
  • Discuss pharmacologic treatment and identify strategies to effectively address adherence to therapy
    4        3        2        1
  • Discuss the role of exercise and cognitive-behavioral therapy
    4        3        2        1
  • Review strategies to manage comorbid conditions in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome
    4        3        2        1
2. Activity met my expectations    4        3        2        1  
3. Activity was free of bias    4        3        2        1
4. Activity content was understandable    4        3        2        1
5. Presenter was free of bias    4        3        2        1
6. Method of learning was beneficial    4        3        2        1
7. Presenter covered material to extent expected    4        3        2        1
8. What other topics are of interest to you?
9. Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:
Reviewing my organization’s coverage of Fibromyalgia
Providing treatment guidelines to providers
My practice patterns will not change
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10. From the content of this activity, I will be able to impact patient outcomes at the point of care by:
 
11. Will the content presented increase your abilities in any of the following areas? Please check all that apply.
Management and leadership skills
Business/financial expertise to manage the medical loss ratio
Exchange ideas and network with colleagues to improve patient outcomes
Be aware of updates of Congress, pharmaceutical, Health & Human Services, and other regulatory concerns
Clear knowledge of practice of medicine especially common disease
Stay updated on clinical conditions

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