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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Neuropathic pain:
  1. lasts a short time and can usually be treated with rest
  2. cannot be treated
  3. may have no obvious cause and last for months, or longer
  4. should be treated with narcotics
2. When describing your pain, try to tell your health care professional which of the following:
  1. how severe or intense the pain is on a scale of 0 to 10
  2. the physical sensation your pain causes, a stabbing, burning or aching feeling, for example
  3. the location of the pain and whether it moves
  4. all of the above
3. Lifestyle habits, including not smoking, eating a balanced diet, exercising and controlling your weight, as well as feeling positive and in control of your pain, contribute to helping manage neurpathic pain:
  1. never
  2. sometimes
  3. often
  4. always
4. Which medications could cause stomach irritation?
  1. acetaminophen
  2. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  3. narcotics
  4. Capsaicin
5. Endorphins do which of the following:
  1. block the relay of pain messages to the brain
  2. carry pain messages from the nerves, along the spinal cord to the brain
  3. are a type of prescription medication
  4. stimulate the muscles with electrical current

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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