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LOW BACK PAIN


1. Often, the primary finding from the physical examination of a patient with low back pain (LBP) is
a. Pinpoint tenderness
b. Local muscle spasm
c. Pain radiating down leg
d. Localized redness

2. A test used to diagnose radiculopathy is
a. Lachman's test
b. McMurray test
c. Axial compression test
d. Straight leg raise test

3. Elderly patients complaining of new-onset LBP without injury are at increased risk of
a. Metastatic disease
b. Paget's disease of the bone
c. Osteomyelitis
d. Inflammatory arthritis

4. The primary indication for CT in the evaluation of LBP is
a. Aortic aneurysm
b. Severe scoliosis
c. Urolithiasis
d. Septic diskitis

5. The most common problem identifiable on MRI is
a. Disk pathology
b. Occult vertebral fracture
c. Osteomyelitis
d. Spinal stenosis

6. A medication widely-prescribed as adjunctive therapy in LBP is
a. Diazepam
b. Carisoprodol
c. Norgesic
d. Methocarbamol

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY


7. A diagnostic criterion for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is
a. Functions disrupted by disorganized speech
b. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment
c. Unexpected lack of concern for symptoms
d. Abnormally and persistently elevated expansive or irritable mood

8. A strategy for the practitioner to use when treating someone with BPD is to
a. Let the patient establish his/her own boundaries
b. Schedule longer appointments on a regular basis
c. Allow the patient to call the practitioner at home
d. Give a verbal outline of topics for the next visit

9. An appropriate response to a borderline patient's anger is
a. “Your anger is making me feel very uncomfortable.”
b. “It's appropriate to vent anger during these visits.”
c. “Your anger is a style of behavior that can be changed.”
d. “There is no reason to be angry; I am just trying to help.”

10. The inability to integrate good and bad images of other people is called
a. Splitting
b. Imprinting
c. Blocking
d. Disassociating

11. Patients with BPD display a high degree of
a. Individuation
b. Magical thinking
c. Paranoia
d. Somatization

12. The primary reason a person with BPD commits suicide is
a. Intrusive memories
b. Self-punishment
c. Recent traumatic event
d. Overwhelming grief

CME EXPIRATION DATE: APRIL 2008

Successful completion of the self-assessment is required to earn Category I CME credit. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70% correct.