Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by:
a. pain resulting from joint and muscle in-flammation.
b. muscle pain in the back and gastrointesti-nal symptoms.
c. neurologic pain in the skeletal muscles.
d. diffuse pain, fatigue, and tender points.
ANS: D
Fibromyalgia is characterized by diffuse pain, fatigue, and point tenderness and the absence of systemic or localized inflammation. Fibromyalgia is not related to specific back pain and is not manifested by gastrointestinal upset. Nor is it related to neurologic pain in muscles.
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