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What is the maximum daily dose of propranolol in adults?
What is the maximum daily dose of propranolol in adults?
Which beta blocker has a level A recommendation for effectiveness in migraine prevention?
Which beta blocker has a level A recommendation for effectiveness in migraine prevention?
What is the suggested starting dose range for propranolol in adults?
What is the suggested starting dose range for propranolol in adults?
Which patient group should beta blockers be used cautiously in due to potential limitations?
Which patient group should beta blockers be used cautiously in due to potential limitations?
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What is the general timeline suggested for maintaining the dose of beta blockers before deeming the medication a failure?
What is the general timeline suggested for maintaining the dose of beta blockers before deeming the medication a failure?
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What is the proposed mechanism of action of beta blockers in migraine prevention?
What is the proposed mechanism of action of beta blockers in migraine prevention?
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What is the maximum recommended dose for propranolol in pediatric patients?
What is the maximum recommended dose for propranolol in pediatric patients?
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Which symptom suggests that the maximum dosage of a medication has been reached in adults?
Which symptom suggests that the maximum dosage of a medication has been reached in adults?
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Why should pediatric patients be monitored closely when taking propranolol?
Why should pediatric patients be monitored closely when taking propranolol?
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What is a common adverse effect of amitriptyline used for migraine prevention?
What is a common adverse effect of amitriptyline used for migraine prevention?
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Why is propranolol not recommended as the first-line drug in depressed patients?
Why is propranolol not recommended as the first-line drug in depressed patients?
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Which condition is a contraindication for using propranolol?
Which condition is a contraindication for using propranolol?
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What is the FDA indication for topiramate (Topamax) regarding migraine?
What is the FDA indication for topiramate (Topamax) regarding migraine?
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Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) may be used for migraine prevention and causes less drowsiness than amitriptyline?
Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) may be used for migraine prevention and causes less drowsiness than amitriptyline?
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What is the recommended dosing strategy for NSAIDs in treating menstrual migraines?
What is the recommended dosing strategy for NSAIDs in treating menstrual migraines?
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Which of the following is a potential concern with the use of NSAIDs in older patients?
Which of the following is a potential concern with the use of NSAIDs in older patients?
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What is the level of evidence supporting the efficacy of calcium channel blockers for migraine prevention?
What is the level of evidence supporting the efficacy of calcium channel blockers for migraine prevention?
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What is the proposed mechanism by which calcium channel blockers may prevent migraine?
What is the proposed mechanism by which calcium channel blockers may prevent migraine?
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Which of the following is the most common calcium channel blocker used for migraine prevention?
Which of the following is the most common calcium channel blocker used for migraine prevention?
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What is the level of recommendation from AAN and AHS for the use of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for migraine prevention?
What is the level of recommendation from AAN and AHS for the use of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for migraine prevention?
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Which of the following statements about botulinum toxin injection for migraine treatment is true?
Which of the following statements about botulinum toxin injection for migraine treatment is true?
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What is the recommended dosing strategy for onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) in the treatment of chronic migraine?
What is the recommended dosing strategy for onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) in the treatment of chronic migraine?
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Which of the following is considered an important non-pharmacological management strategy for migraine?
Which of the following is considered an important non-pharmacological management strategy for migraine?
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What percentage of patients who seek alternative therapy for migraine never discuss it with their health-care provider?
What percentage of patients who seek alternative therapy for migraine never discuss it with their health-care provider?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended as a potential alternative therapy for migraine prevention?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a potential alternative therapy for migraine prevention?
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What is a potential mechanism by which biofeedback may help relieve migraine symptoms?
What is a potential mechanism by which biofeedback may help relieve migraine symptoms?
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Which of the following statements about transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is TRUE according to the text?
Which of the following statements about transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is TRUE according to the text?
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Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the recommendation for butterbur as a treatment for migraine?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the recommendation for butterbur as a treatment for migraine?
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What is the primary purpose of keeping a headache diary for migraine patients?
What is the primary purpose of keeping a headache diary for migraine patients?
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Which of the following statements about the PREMICE study is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the PREMICE study is TRUE?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about acupuncture for migraine treatment is TRUE?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about acupuncture for migraine treatment is TRUE?
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Which of the following is a common food that can potentially trigger a migraine?
Which of the following is a common food that can potentially trigger a migraine?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential lifestyle change that may help prevent migraines?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential lifestyle change that may help prevent migraines?
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Which of the following alternative therapies has the strongest level of recommendation from the AAN and AHS?
Which of the following alternative therapies has the strongest level of recommendation from the AAN and AHS?
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Which medication has been shown in studies to be effective in the management of tension-type headache (TTH)?
Which medication has been shown in studies to be effective in the management of tension-type headache (TTH)?
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What is the recommended daily dosage of gabapentin for the treatment of tension-type headache?
What is the recommended daily dosage of gabapentin for the treatment of tension-type headache?
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Which of the following nonpharmacological therapies is NOT mentioned in the text as helpful for the preventive treatment of tension-type headache?
Which of the following nonpharmacological therapies is NOT mentioned in the text as helpful for the preventive treatment of tension-type headache?
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What is the primary purpose of keeping a headache diary for patients with tension-type headache?
What is the primary purpose of keeping a headache diary for patients with tension-type headache?
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Which of the following statements about new daily persistent headache (NDPH) is NOT true according to the text?
Which of the following statements about new daily persistent headache (NDPH) is NOT true according to the text?
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What is the minimum duration of headache required for the diagnosis of new daily persistent headache (NDPH)?
What is the minimum duration of headache required for the diagnosis of new daily persistent headache (NDPH)?
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Which of the following therapies is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential treatment option for tension-type headache?
Which of the following therapies is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential treatment option for tension-type headache?
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What should be the frequency of monitoring for the effectiveness of acute or preventive medication prescribed for tension-type headache at the beginning of treatment?
What should be the frequency of monitoring for the effectiveness of acute or preventive medication prescribed for tension-type headache at the beginning of treatment?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an important aspect of patient education for the treatment of tension-type headache?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an important aspect of patient education for the treatment of tension-type headache?
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What is the primary reason for monitoring the use of combination drugs like butalbital and isometheptene compounds in the treatment of tension-type headache?
What is the primary reason for monitoring the use of combination drugs like butalbital and isometheptene compounds in the treatment of tension-type headache?
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What is the defining characteristic of New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)?
What is the defining characteristic of New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)?
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What are the two subtypes of NDPH mentioned in the text?
What are the two subtypes of NDPH mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is true about the incidence and prevalence of NDPH?
Which of the following is true about the incidence and prevalence of NDPH?
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Which of the following viruses has been studied in relation to the potential etiology of NDPH?
Which of the following viruses has been studied in relation to the potential etiology of NDPH?
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What is the proposed pathogenesis of NDPH according to the text?
What is the proposed pathogenesis of NDPH according to the text?
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Which of the following statements about the treatment of NDPH is true according to the text?
Which of the following statements about the treatment of NDPH is true according to the text?
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Which of the following medications has been recommended for the pharmacological treatment of NDPH?
Which of the following medications has been recommended for the pharmacological treatment of NDPH?
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What is the recommended approach for monitoring patients with primary NDPH according to the text?
What is the recommended approach for monitoring patients with primary NDPH according to the text?
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What should be done if a suspected primary NDPH fails to improve with treatment?
What should be done if a suspected primary NDPH fails to improve with treatment?
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What is recommended in the text regarding patient tracking of symptoms and treatment outcomes for NDPH?
What is recommended in the text regarding patient tracking of symptoms and treatment outcomes for NDPH?
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What is the primary focus of patient education for treating NDPH?
What is the primary focus of patient education for treating NDPH?
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What is the key message regarding the use of nonpharmacological therapies in the treatment of NDPH?
What is the key message regarding the use of nonpharmacological therapies in the treatment of NDPH?
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What is the primary reason for closely monitoring patients with NDPH for mood alterations?
What is the primary reason for closely monitoring patients with NDPH for mood alterations?
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Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of patient education for NDPH?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of patient education for NDPH?
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What is the primary role of patient education in the treatment of NDPH?
What is the primary role of patient education in the treatment of NDPH?
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Which of the following medications requires patients to have their liver function and complete blood count (CBC) tested every 2 weeks for a total of 6 weeks?
Which of the following medications requires patients to have their liver function and complete blood count (CBC) tested every 2 weeks for a total of 6 weeks?
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What is the primary goal of migraine treatment according to the passage?
What is the primary goal of migraine treatment according to the passage?
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How is the success of preventive therapy for frequent migraine sufferers evaluated?
How is the success of preventive therapy for frequent migraine sufferers evaluated?
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What is the recommended approach for patients who are unable to determine if a specific item is a migraine trigger?
What is the recommended approach for patients who are unable to determine if a specific item is a migraine trigger?
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What is the recommended treatment duration before changing the regimen for preventive therapy in frequent migraine sufferers?
What is the recommended treatment duration before changing the regimen for preventive therapy in frequent migraine sufferers?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of tension-type headaches (TTH) according to the passage?
Which of the following is a characteristic of tension-type headaches (TTH) according to the passage?
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What is the recommended approach for patients to have a rescue strategy in place for acute migraines?
What is the recommended approach for patients to have a rescue strategy in place for acute migraines?
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According to the passage, what is the lifetime prevalence range of tension-type headaches (TTH) in the general population?
According to the passage, what is the lifetime prevalence range of tension-type headaches (TTH) in the general population?
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What is a key difference between migraine and tension-type headaches (TTH) mentioned in the passage?
What is a key difference between migraine and tension-type headaches (TTH) mentioned in the passage?
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What is the recommended approach for patients who are unable to identify their migraine triggers?
What is the recommended approach for patients who are unable to identify their migraine triggers?
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What is the primary goal of treatment for tension-type headaches?
What is the primary goal of treatment for tension-type headaches?
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Which neurotransmitters are modulated by TCAs to reduce the incidence of tension-type headaches?
Which neurotransmitters are modulated by TCAs to reduce the incidence of tension-type headaches?
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Why should preventive therapy be considered for tension-type headache patients with increased frequency and disability?
Why should preventive therapy be considered for tension-type headache patients with increased frequency and disability?
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What role does nitric oxide (NO) play in the pathophysiology of tension-type headaches?
What role does nitric oxide (NO) play in the pathophysiology of tension-type headaches?
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Which medications have shown limited evidence for use in chronic tension-type headaches without any related harmful effects?
Which medications have shown limited evidence for use in chronic tension-type headaches without any related harmful effects?
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What is the plausible reason behind the shift towards parenteral therapies like ketorolac in treating tension-type headaches?
What is the plausible reason behind the shift towards parenteral therapies like ketorolac in treating tension-type headaches?
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