Post-test

Identification and Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome

Post Test

A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.

1.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) core symptoms are “URGE”. What does “URGE” stand for?
a. Urge to move limbs
b. Rest or inactivity precipitates or worsens symptoms
c. Getting up or moving improves the sensation
d. Evening or nighttime appearance or worsening of symptoms
e. All of the Above

2.

RLS symptoms may involve the arms and patients may experience symptoms daily.
True
False

3.

Burden of the illness include which of the following:
a. Discomfort and pain
b. Major cause of sleep disturbance
c. Poor functioning at home
d. All of the Above

4.

Opioids improve RLS symptoms.
True
False

5.

Primary RLS accounts for most cases that are hereditary.
True
False

6.

Agents that may precipitate RLS include:
a. Caffeine
b. Alcohol
c. Smoking
d. All of the Above

7

Some of the pharmacologic agents for treating RLS include all of the following except:
a. Iron Supplement
b. Improve Sleep Hygiene
c. Opiates
d.Anticonvulsants

8

The main side effects of Pramipexole for treating RLS include:
a. Nausea
b. Insomnia
c. Sleepiness
d. All of the Above

9

RLS in children may be misdiagnosed as “growing pains: or ADHD.
True
False

10

RLS is easily diagnosed yet often under-recognized.
True
False

11

Dopamine agonists are not considered first line treatment for RLS
True
False

Activity Evaluation

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Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:

	Providing appropriate education to patients
	Be aware of the Core Symptoms “URGE”
	My practice patterns will not change
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Continuing education implies quality improvement in behavior. As part of our quality improvement process, NAMCP/AAMCN will contact you 6 months from your post test submission to monitor change.