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Which of the following is NOT a pain-sensitive structure within the cranial vault?
Which of the following is NOT a pain-sensitive structure within the cranial vault?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of acute headache?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of acute headache?
What percentage of emergency department visits are due to headaches?
What percentage of emergency department visits are due to headaches?
Which structure is NOT listed as an extracranial pain-sensitive structure?
Which structure is NOT listed as an extracranial pain-sensitive structure?
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What is the second most common cause of headache?
What is the second most common cause of headache?
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Which condition is characterized by headache preceded by transient neurologic symptoms?
Which condition is characterized by headache preceded by transient neurologic symptoms?
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Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the pathogenesis of migraine?
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the pathogenesis of migraine?
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What percentage of women are afflicted with migraine over a 1-year period?
What percentage of women are afflicted with migraine over a 1-year period?
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Which type of migraine is most commonly associated with visual alterations such as hemianopic field defects and scotomas?
Which type of migraine is most commonly associated with visual alterations such as hemianopic field defects and scotomas?
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Which type of headache is associated with sensitivity to light, sound, or movement, as well as nausea and vomiting?
Which type of headache is associated with sensitivity to light, sound, or movement, as well as nausea and vomiting?
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Which type of headache involves activation of cells in the trigeminal nucleus resulting in the release of vasoactive neuropeptides?
Which type of headache involves activation of cells in the trigeminal nucleus resulting in the release of vasoactive neuropeptides?
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Which type of migraine may rarely cause stroke?
Which type of migraine may rarely cause stroke?
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What are the most common neurological symptoms experienced during migraine aura?
What are the most common neurological symptoms experienced during migraine aura?
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Which condition is associated with motor manifestations that can be distinguished from stroke by both gradual onset and spontaneous resolution of symptoms?
Which condition is associated with motor manifestations that can be distinguished from stroke by both gradual onset and spontaneous resolution of symptoms?
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What does the acronym CGRP stand for in the context of migraine treatment?
What does the acronym CGRP stand for in the context of migraine treatment?
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