Webinar 1 Reinforcing Quiz

True or false. ME/CFS and long COVID can cause chronic disability

True

False

According to the National Academy of Medicine Clinical Diagnostic criteria a diagnosis of ME/CFS requires which of the following symptoms

Fatigue, pain, gastrointestinal symptoms

Post-exertional malaise, reduction in function accompanied by fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive impairment and/or orthostatic intolerance

Chronic fatigue is sufficient for diagnosis

Which of the following statements best defines post-exertional malaise (PEM)?

An increase in muscle fatigue largely due to physical deconditioning

Exacerbation of some or all symptoms, and further reduction in function, triggered minor physical, cognitive or emotional exertion

General fatigue that sets in after mental or physical activity

An immediate feeling of exhaustion after exertion that resolves quickly with rest and hydration

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