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What percentage of females are affected by migraine?
What percentage of females are affected by migraine?
- 20-25%
- 10-15%
- 15-20% (correct)
- 25-30%
Which of the following is a characteristic of migraine?
Which of the following is a characteristic of migraine?
- More common in males than females
- Only affects the elderly
- Only occurs on one side of the head
- Strong family history is present (correct)
What is the percentage of males affected by migraine?
What is the percentage of males affected by migraine?
- 5-10% (correct)
- 20-25%
- 15-20%
- 10-15%
What is related to migraine?
What is related to migraine?
What is the gender that is more affected by migraine?
What is the gender that is more affected by migraine?
What happens to the frequency of a certain phenomenon with age?
What happens to the frequency of a certain phenomenon with age?
When does the frequency of a certain phenomenon tend to increase?
When does the frequency of a certain phenomenon tend to increase?
What happens to the frequency of a certain phenomenon during pregnancy?
What happens to the frequency of a certain phenomenon during pregnancy?
What can be said about the frequency of a certain phenomenon with respect to age and menstruation?
What can be said about the frequency of a certain phenomenon with respect to age and menstruation?
What is the relationship between the frequency of a certain phenomenon and pregnancy?
What is the relationship between the frequency of a certain phenomenon and pregnancy?
What is a characteristic of a headache?
What is a characteristic of a headache?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a headache?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a headache?
What is NOT a characteristic of a headache?
What is NOT a characteristic of a headache?
What can aggravate a headache?
What can aggravate a headache?
How severe is the pain of a headache?
How severe is the pain of a headache?
What environmental factor can trigger a migraine?
What environmental factor can trigger a migraine?
Which of the following is not a sleep-related factor that can trigger a migraine?
Which of the following is not a sleep-related factor that can trigger a migraine?
What type of sensory stimulation can trigger a migraine?
What type of sensory stimulation can trigger a migraine?
Which of the following is a potential trigger for migraines?
Which of the following is a potential trigger for migraines?
Which of the following factors can trigger a migraine?
Which of the following factors can trigger a migraine?
What is the recommended dosage of Sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines?
What is the recommended dosage of Sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines?
When are prophylactic measures typically used in the treatment of migraines?
When are prophylactic measures typically used in the treatment of migraines?
What type of medication is Sumatriptan?
What type of medication is Sumatriptan?
What is the route of administration for Sumatriptan?
What is the route of administration for Sumatriptan?
What is the purpose of using prophylactic measures in migraine treatment?
What is the purpose of using prophylactic measures in migraine treatment?
Study Notes
Migraine Disorder
- Migraine is more common in females (15-20%) compared to males (5-10%).
- There is a strong family history associated with migraine.
- The frequency of migraine decreases with age.
- Migraine attacks are more frequent during menstruation and less frequent during pregnancy.
- Triggers of migraine include:
- Bright light
- Extra sleep, lack of sleep, and sleep disturbance
- Strong smells
- Minor trauma
- Characteristics of migraine headaches include:
- Unilateral pain
- Pulsating pain
- Functional impairment
- Moderate to severe pain
- Aggravation by walking or routine physical stress
- Treatment for migraine includes:
- 5HT-receptor agonist (Sumatriptan) given in 6mg SC injection.
- Prophylactic measures are used if:
- There are more than 8 attacks per month
- Attacks are severe
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Identify the characteristics of a headache, including its location, severity, and triggers. This quiz helps you understand the criteria for diagnosing and treating headaches.
