Fibromyalgia a Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorder
- Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by:
- Pain resulting from joint and muscle inflammation
- Muscle pain in the skeletal muscles
- Neurologic pain the skeletal muscles
- Diffuse pain, fatigue, and tender points
- A 22 year old underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Following surgery. The patient experienced a peptic ulcer. What type of ulcer is this ?
- Stress
- Neurogenic
- Trauma
- Neurologic
- A patient had an external fixation device placed for a fractured right femur. Which of the following findings indicate the possibility of acute compartment syndrome? (select all that apply)
- Toes are cool to touch bilaterally
- Left toes are slightly edematous compared to right
- Diminished pedal pulse
- Pain is unrelieved
- Right toes will not move

