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What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs in relieving headaches?

By blocking the production of prostaglandins (correct)

By blocking the production of serotonin

By altering neurotransmitter levels in the brain

By stabilizing blood vessel function

Which type of medication is used to treat migraines through serotonin agonism?

Triptans (correct)

Beta blockers

Antidepressants

Antiepileptic drugs

What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the body?

To regulate blood vessel function

To produce serotonin

To reduce pain and inflammation

To sensitize pain receptors (correct)

How do beta blockers reduce headaches?

By blocking the action of stress hormones Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antidepressants can reduce headaches?

Amitryptiline Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antiepileptic medications in reducing headaches?

Stabilizing neuronal activity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of medication used to treat headaches?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of prostaglandins in the brain?

To sensitize pain receptors Signup and view all the answers

How do antidepressants reduce headaches?

By altering neurotransmitter levels in the brain Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs in relieving headaches?

Which type of medication is used to treat migraines through serotonin agonism?

What is the primary function of prostaglandins in the body?

How do beta blockers reduce headaches?

Which of the following antidepressants can reduce headaches?

What is the primary mechanism of action of antiepileptic medications in reducing headaches?

Which of the following is NOT a type of medication used to treat headaches?

What is the role of prostaglandins in the brain?

How do antidepressants reduce headaches?

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