Medically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on December 02, 2022
Question 1/15

Fatigue is always a sign of a serious medical condition.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/15

Women are more likely than men to experience fatigue.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/15

If you complain of a generalized lack of energy, you are complaining of:

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • All of the above
Question 4/15

Which of the following can cause acute fatigue?

  • Alcohol
  • Cigarettes
  • Caffeine
  • All of the above
Question 5/15

Which of the following medical conditions can cause chronic fatigue?

  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Hypothyroidism
  • All of the above
Question 6/15

Which of the following emotional/psychological conditions can cause chronic fatigue?

  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • All of the above
Question 7/15

Hypothyroidism tends to make people feel sluggish.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/15

Exercise can help counter the effects of fatigue.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/15

Getting adequate rest can fight short-term fatigue and alleviate symptoms of more chronic fatigue.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/15

What percentage of patients complain to their primary care doctor about fatigue that interferes with their daily lives?

  • 8%
  • 16%
  • 27%
  • 51%
Question 11/15

Which of the following is often a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome?

  • Pain
  • Weight loss
  • Excessive perspiration
  • All of the above
Question 12/15

Which of the following is known to cause myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome?

  • Poor diet
  • Stress
  • Infection
  • None of the above
Question 13/15

Doctors recommend getting a blood test for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndome if you have experienced fatigue for longer than:

  • 3 months
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • None of the above
Question 14/15

Exercise can worsen the symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue stndrome.

  • True
  • False
Question 15/15

Which of the following has the most consistently positive effect on fatigue?

  • Medication
  • Acupuncture
  • Moderate aerobic exercise
  • Strength training