Community Pharmacy: CNS Problems Headache
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What is the key distinguishing factor between primary and secondary headaches?

  • Underlying medical condition (correct)
  • Severity of pain
  • Onset of pain
  • Location of pain
  • Which of the following is considered a primary headache?

  • Headache attributed to medication overuse
  • Tension type headache (correct)
  • Headache attributed to non-vascular intracranial disorder
  • Headache due to head and/or neck trauma
  • What is the primary characteristic of a secondary headache?

  • It is caused by tension
  • It is related to substance withdrawal
  • It is the main medical issue
  • It is the result of an underlying medical condition (correct)
  • What category does a cluster headache fall under?

    <p>Primary headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of headache is commonly exacerbated by stress?

    <p>Tension-type headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A primary headache means that the headache itself is the main medical issue.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Headache is a disease state or condition rather than a symptom.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tension-type headache is not commonly exacerbated by stress.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Migraine is considered a secondary headache.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A substance or its withdrawal cannot be a cause of secondary headache.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a primary headache.

    <p>Migraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main classifications of headaches?

    <p>Primary and secondary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a secondary headache?

    <p>Result of an underlying medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common cause of tension-type headache?

    <p>Muscle contraction exacerbated by stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a substance that can cause a secondary headache.

    <p>Alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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