15 Questions
What is the key distinguishing factor between primary and secondary headaches?
Underlying medical condition
Which of the following is considered a primary headache?
Tension type headache
What is the primary characteristic of a secondary headache?
It is the result of an underlying medical condition
What category does a cluster headache fall under?
Primary headache
Which type of headache is commonly exacerbated by stress?
Tension-type headache
A primary headache means that the headache itself is the main medical issue.
True
Headache is a disease state or condition rather than a symptom.
False
Tension-type headache is not commonly exacerbated by stress.
False
Migraine is considered a secondary headache.
False
A substance or its withdrawal cannot be a cause of secondary headache.
False
Give an example of a primary headache.
Migraine
What are the two main classifications of headaches?
Primary and secondary
What is the main characteristic of a secondary headache?
Result of an underlying medical condition
What is the common cause of tension-type headache?
Muscle contraction exacerbated by stress
Give an example of a substance that can cause a secondary headache.
Alcohol
Test your knowledge of CNS problems and headaches with this quiz based on lecture 12 from Kurdistan Technical Institute's Pharmacy Department. Topics include the causes and types of headaches, and their presentation in different conditions.
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