Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome is true?

• A)There is currently no cure for the disorder; however, patients should be made aware that symptom relief is possible.
• B)Treatment is directed toward controlling discomfort, improving sleep, and maintaining function.
• C)Fibromyalgia syndrome can be difficult to manage, requiring a variety of approaches and multiple medications.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining of the uterus where it can then begin to grow and develop into a fetus.

Uterine Wall

The muscular layer of the uterus, consisting of the endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium, crucial for menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Thymus

Bilobed lymph organ located in the inferior neck and superior mediastinum; secretes the hormone thymosin.

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the early embryo from which all tissues and organs develop.