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Fibromyalgia Evaluation #223

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As a part of the course, please evaluate your ability to meet each of the following instructional objectives. The Submit button is at the end of this Evaluation.

1. Identify the prevalence, gender, and age demographics of fibromyalgia in the general population.
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2. Outline the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
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3. List clinical features of fibromyalgia.
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4. Define widespread pain as it occurs in the patient with fibromyalgia.
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5. State the specific locations identified in the different areas of the body that are tender in the patient with fibromyalgia.
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6. Recall emphasis areas to be included in the health history and physical examination of the patient with fibromyalgia.
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7. Differentiate between the terms trigger point and tender point.
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8. Name other medical conditions that should be included in the differential diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
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9. Summarize the etiological factors proposed in an attempt to explain the clinical findings in fibromyalgia.
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10. Identify management strategies for the patient, family and/or significant others in fibromyalgia.
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11. Clarify the purposes of drug therapy in the management of the patient with fibromyalgia.
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12. Explain the frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise recommended for the patient with fibromyalgia.
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13. Describe the effects of physical therapy modalities used in the management of the patient with fibromyalgia.
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14. Identify terms used to describe fibromyalgia.
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Please evaluate each of the following areas of this course:
1. The objectives and content of the course met my needs for learning.
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2. The course content was clear and easy to understand.
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3. The explanations and examples were clear.
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4. The teaching/learning methods used were effective in assisting me to learn the content.
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5. The independent analysis was comprehensive and helped me to review the content.
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6. The course taught me new information.
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7. The course was meaningful and appropriate.
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8. The course will enhance my nursing skills.
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9. The course content was relevant to the objectives.
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Your preview, study, review and analysis of the material, and completion of the evaluation form should require approximately the total number of hours awarded for this course. Please complete the following:
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I certify that I completed the home study course #223 Fibromyalgia personally in at least the number of course contact hours that will be awarded. (This does not affect your continuing education hours. Individuals with different backgrounds spend different amounts of time. 60 minutes = 1 contact hour).
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