The following are test questions to be used for filling out the Answer sheet
Please Proceed to Printable Answer Sheet and Course Evaluation

1. The range of estimates of elderly patients with chronic pain in nursing homes is:

A. 20% - 60%
B. 30% - 70%
C. 40% - 80%
D. 50% - 90%

2. What percentage of at-risk individuals over the age of 80 will develop shingles?

A. Nearly 40%
B. Nearly 50%
C. Nearly 60%
D. Nearly 70%

3. In the case study when the physician saw the patient in the nursing facility he ordered:

A. MS Contin oral solution 10 mg every 12 hours "as-needed"
B. MS Contin oral solution 10 mg every 8 hours "as-needed"
C. MS Contin oral solution 10 mg every 6 hours "as-needed"
D. MS Contin oral solution 10 mg every 4 hours "as-needed"

4. It is estimated that the number of people over age 85 in 2050 will be:

A. 11 million
B. 16 million
C. 21 million
D. 26 million

5. Human neuroanatomical studies show that cortical and subcortical centers responsible for perceiving pain are well-developed by:

A. 21 weeks of gestation
B. 23 weeks of gestation
C. 25 weeks of gestation
D. 29 weeks of gestation

6. According to the American Pain Society, chronic pain is estimated to affect:

A. 5-10% of children
B. 10-15% of children
C. 15-20% of children
D. 20-25% of children

7. For children less than seven years of age, the most accurate pain history generally comes from:

A. Self-report scales
B. Behavioral observation
C. Physiologic measures
D. Parental feedback

8. According to the WHO Analgesic Stepladder, which step does not involve the use of any opioids?

A. Step 1
B. Step 2
C. Step 3
D. Step 4

9. African American females have the highest incidence of:

A. Cervical cancer
B. Breast cancer
C. Colon cancer
D. Leukemia

10. How many women in the US are affected by endometriosis?

A. 5 Million
B. 7 Million
C. 8.5 Million
D. 10 Million

11. In 2002, African Americans and Hispanics accounted for:

A. 32% of all people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States
B. 45% of all people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States
C. 56% of all people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States
D. 62% of all people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States

12. In a study of 31 minority outpatients with cancer, of whom 17 were Hispanic and 14 were African American:

A. 45% reported they experienced severe pain
B. 53% reported they experienced severe pain
C. 67% reported they experienced severe pain
D. 75% reported they experienced severe pain

13. Accordingly to a study of hospital patients, the most common comorbidity is:

A. Fluid and electrolyte disorders
B. Irregular Heartbeat
C. Hypertension
D. Diabetes

14. The most common comorbidity affecting cancer patients is:

A. Arthritis
B. Diabetes
C. Fluid and electrolyte disorders
D. Cardiovascular diseases

15. Of people with diabetes:

A. 14% have 3 or more comorbidities
B. 26% have 3 or more comorbidities
C. 34% have 3 or more comorbidities
D. 41% have 3 or more comorbidities

16. A primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease, with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations is identified as:

A. Addiction
B. Pseudoaddiction
C. Tolerance
D. Physical Dependence