Question 1
Which of the following best defines pain according to the 2020 IASP revised definition?
Correct Answer:
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage
Question 2
A 58-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes describes burning, tingling pain in a stocking distribution worse at night. The pain is best classified as which type?
Correct Answer:
Neuropathic pain
Question 3
Which assessment tool is best for screening for neuropathic pain in clinic?
Correct Answer:
DN4 (Douleur Neuropathique 4)
Question 4
A 24-year-old presents 24 hours after an ankle sprain with pain, swelling, and tenderness. Ottawa rules are negative. Which is the most appropriate first-line analgesic?
Correct Answer:
Acetaminophen 1 g + ibuprofen 400 mg PO scheduled
Question 5
Which of the following is a hallmark feature distinguishing chronic pain from acute pain?
Correct Answer:
Pain that persists or recurs for more than 3 months
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Prepare with the ABFM Pain Medicine Practice Questions - Pain Medicine Subspecialty Certification (ABA-administered, ABFM-issued for FM diplomates) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering pain, year-old, woman, chronic, and back. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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ABFM Pain Medicine Practice Questions - Pain Medicine Subspecialty Certification (ABA-administered, ABFM-issued for FM diplomates) Exam

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