Quiz: Is It Fatigue or Something Else?
Question 1/15
Fatigue is always a sign of a serious medical condition.
- True
- False
Question 2/15
Women are more likely than men to experience fatigue.
- True
- False
Question 3/15
If you complain of a generalized lack of energy, you are complaining of:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- All of the above
Question 4/15
Which of the following can cause acute fatigue?
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes
- Caffeine
- All of the above
Question 5/15
Which of the following medical conditions can cause chronic fatigue?
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Hypothyroidism
- All of the above
Question 6/15
Which of the following emotional/psychological conditions can cause chronic fatigue?
- Grief
- Depression
- Anxiety
- All of the above
Question 7/15
Hypothyroidism tends to make people feel sluggish.
- True
- False
Question 8/15
Exercise can help counter the effects of fatigue.
- True
- False
Question 9/15
Getting adequate rest can fight short-term fatigue and alleviate symptoms of more chronic fatigue.
- True
- False
Question 10/15
What percentage of patients complain to their primary care doctor about fatigue that interferes with their daily lives?
- 8%
- 16%
- 27%
- 51%
Question 11/15
Which of the following is often a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome?
- Pain
- Weight loss
- Excessive perspiration
- All of the above
Question 12/15
Which of the following is known to cause myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome?
- Poor diet
- Stress
- Infection
- None of the above
Question 13/15
Doctors recommend getting a blood test for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndome if you have experienced fatigue for longer than:
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 1 year
- None of the above
Question 14/15
Exercise can worsen the symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue stndrome.
- True
- False
Question 15/15
Which of the following has the most consistently positive effect on fatigue?
- Medication
- Acupuncture
- Moderate aerobic exercise
- Strength training