25 Questions
What percentage of females are affected by migraine?
15-20%
Which of the following is a characteristic of migraine?
Strong family history is present
What is the percentage of males affected by migraine?
5-10%
What is related to migraine?
Temporomandibular joint diseases
What is the gender that is more affected by migraine?
Female
What happens to the frequency of a certain phenomenon with age?
It decreases
When does the frequency of a certain phenomenon tend to increase?
At time of menstruation
What happens to the frequency of a certain phenomenon during pregnancy?
It decreases
What can be said about the frequency of a certain phenomenon with respect to age and menstruation?
It decreases with age but increases at menstruation
What is the relationship between the frequency of a certain phenomenon and pregnancy?
It decreases during pregnancy
What is a characteristic of a headache?
Unilateral
Which of the following is a characteristic of a headache?
Pulsating
What is NOT a characteristic of a headache?
Mild pain
What can aggravate a headache?
Walking or routine physical stress
How severe is the pain of a headache?
Moderate to severe
What environmental factor can trigger a migraine?
Bright light
Which of the following is not a sleep-related factor that can trigger a migraine?
Regular sleep schedule
What type of sensory stimulation can trigger a migraine?
Strong smells
Which of the following is a potential trigger for migraines?
Minor trauma
Which of the following factors can trigger a migraine?
Lack of sleep
What is the recommended dosage of Sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines?
6mg SC injection
When are prophylactic measures typically used in the treatment of migraines?
If attacks occur more than 8 times a month
What type of medication is Sumatriptan?
5HT-receptor agonist
What is the route of administration for Sumatriptan?
Subcutaneous
What is the purpose of using prophylactic measures in migraine treatment?
To prevent frequent or severe migraines
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
Identify the characteristics of a headache, including its location, severity, and triggers. This quiz helps you understand the criteria for diagnosing and treating headaches.
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