5 Questions
Which of the following best defines fatigue?
A subjective complaint of tiredness or diminished energy level that interferes with normal activities
What is the difference between fatigue and sleepiness?
Fatigue refers to a subjective feeling of tiredness, while sleepiness refers to a desire to sleep
What percentage of Family Medicine case load is attributed to fatigue?
1/5
What percentage of adolescents experience fatigue?
1/3
What percentage of fatigue cases have no identifiable cause?
1/3
Study Notes
Fatigue Definition
- Fatigue is a state that needs to be defined and differentiated from sleepiness.
Prevalence of Fatigue
- Fatigue accounts for 10% of Family Medicine case load.
Adolescent Fatigue
- 30% of adolescents experience fatigue.
Cause of Fatigue
- 50% of fatigue cases have no identifiable cause.
Test your knowledge on fatigue, its definition, causes, and classification of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Assess your understanding of the difference between fatigue and sleepiness with this quiz by Dr. Sameerah Motabgani, a family medicine consultant.
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