Pain Quiz: What 's Up With Everyday Aches?
Question 1/15
Some people say they feel pain in their hair.
- True
- False
Question 2/15
Pain is always a sign that something is wrong.
- True
- False
Question 3/15
Redheads may be more sensitive to pain than people with other hair colors.
- True
- False
Question 4/15
The most common painful condition is:
- Headache
- Low back pain
- Cancer pain
- Arthritis
Question 5/15
Growing pains are real.
- True
- False
Question 6/15
Weather changes can cause flare-ups for people with:
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Migraine headaches
- All of the above
Question 7/15
Women have a higher threshold for pain.
- True
- False
Question 8/15
The difference between chronic pain and acute pain is:
- The intensity of the pain
- How long the pain lasts
- Where the pain is
- When the pain comes on
Question 9/15
Exercise can help reduce pain over time.
- True
- False
Question 10/15
Icing a sprain:
- Returns soft tissue to normal
- Decreases swelling
- Increases circulation
Question 11/15
If you have arthritis, you have:
- Any of a group of more than 100 medical conditions
- A condition that only affects seniors
- A condition that never affects children
Question 12/15
Positive thinking about pain:
- Can reduce pain-related activity in the brain
- Has no impact
- Makes pain worse
- Has been dismissed by doctors
Question 13/15
Medications frequently recommended or prescribed for pain control include:
- a) Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- b) Antibiotics such as penicillin
- c) Morphine and other opioids
- d) A and C
Question 14/15
If you have back pain, you should sleep on a firm mattress.
- True
- False
Question 15/15
A toothache can be a symptom of:
- Eczema
- Sinusitis
- Alopecia
- Hyperthyroidism
