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According to the information provided, which of the following types of headaches is classified as a primary headache disorder by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3)?
According to the information provided, which of the following types of headaches is classified as a primary headache disorder by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3)?
- Migraine
- Cluster headache
- Tension-type headache (TTH)
- All of the above (correct)
What is the approximate global percentage of the adult population with an active tension-type headache (TTH) disorder, according to the information provided?
What is the approximate global percentage of the adult population with an active tension-type headache (TTH) disorder, according to the information provided?
- 5%
- 10%
- Up to 70% (correct)
- 47%
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is true regarding the disability attributable to tension-type headache (TTH) compared to migraine?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is true regarding the disability attributable to tension-type headache (TTH) compared to migraine?
- The disability attributable to migraine is greater worldwide than that due to TTH.
- The disability attributable to TTH and migraine is equal worldwide.
- The disability attributable to TTH is greater worldwide than that due to migraine. (correct)
- There is no information provided about the disability attributable to TTH or migraine.
Which of the following statements is true about poorly managed chronic headaches, according to the information provided?
Which of the following statements is true about poorly managed chronic headaches, according to the information provided?
According to the information provided, what is the approximate global percentage of the adult population with an active headache disorder in general?
According to the information provided, what is the approximate global percentage of the adult population with an active headache disorder in general?
Which of the following statements is true about headaches in primary care, according to the information provided?
Which of the following statements is true about headaches in primary care, according to the information provided?
What percentage of study subjects reported pain relief from their migraine when administered 6.25 mg of almotriptan?
What percentage of study subjects reported pain relief from their migraine when administered 6.25 mg of almotriptan?
What is the maximum daily dose of eletriptan?
What is the maximum daily dose of eletriptan?
Which triptan is the only one that interacts with cimetidine?
Which triptan is the only one that interacts with cimetidine?
What is the bioavailability of frovatriptan in women?
What is the bioavailability of frovatriptan in women?
Which triptan has a higher oral bioavailability compared to sumatriptan?
Which triptan has a higher oral bioavailability compared to sumatriptan?
Which triptan is a second-generation triptan, approved by the FDA in 2002?
Which triptan is a second-generation triptan, approved by the FDA in 2002?
What is the half-life of eletriptan?
What is the half-life of eletriptan?
Which triptan is recommended to be dosed lower when taken concurrently with oral contraceptives?
Which triptan is recommended to be dosed lower when taken concurrently with oral contraceptives?
Which triptan has a higher oral bioavailability compared to sumatriptan, but not as high as naratriptan?
Which triptan has a higher oral bioavailability compared to sumatriptan, but not as high as naratriptan?
Which triptan is contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or uncontrolled hypertension?
Which triptan is contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or uncontrolled hypertension?
Which primary headache disorder is indicated to have the greatest disability worldwide?
Which primary headache disorder is indicated to have the greatest disability worldwide?
In the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, what was the ranking of migraine among causes of disability worldwide?
In the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, what was the ranking of migraine among causes of disability worldwide?
What is the distinguishing feature between migraine without aura and migraine with aura?
What is the distinguishing feature between migraine without aura and migraine with aura?
Which of the following systems is implicated in the pathophysiology of migraine?
Which of the following systems is implicated in the pathophysiology of migraine?
What is a common trigger for migraines?
What is a common trigger for migraines?
Which neurotransmitters are released due to changes in serotonin activity in migraine?
Which neurotransmitters are released due to changes in serotonin activity in migraine?
What is the gender prevalence difference in migraine cases?
What is the gender prevalence difference in migraine cases?
"Chronic migraine" is primarily defined based on what characteristic?
"Chronic migraine" is primarily defined based on what characteristic?
"Medication-overuse headache" refers to headaches caused by:
"Medication-overuse headache" refers to headaches caused by:
What kind of therapies are used for chronic migraine compared to acute migraine?
What kind of therapies are used for chronic migraine compared to acute migraine?
What should be avoided if ergotamine derivatives have been used in the previous 24 hours?
What should be avoided if ergotamine derivatives have been used in the previous 24 hours?
Which medications are used in the management of acute migraine headache?
Which medications are used in the management of acute migraine headache?
What should be avoided when using triptans according to the text?
What should be avoided when using triptans according to the text?
Which route of antiemetic administration may be important for patients with nausea and vomiting during acute migraine?
Which route of antiemetic administration may be important for patients with nausea and vomiting during acute migraine?
What is NOT recommended for migraine management even in the acute phase?
What is NOT recommended for migraine management even in the acute phase?
What is the mechanism of action of intravenous metoclopramide, chlorpromazine, and prochlorperazine used in acute migraine headache?
What is the mechanism of action of intravenous metoclopramide, chlorpromazine, and prochlorperazine used in acute migraine headache?
Which of the following is NOT a general criterion for starting preventive therapy for migraine?
Which of the following is NOT a general criterion for starting preventive therapy for migraine?
Which of the following medications should NOT be used for the treatment of migraine?
Which of the following medications should NOT be used for the treatment of migraine?
Which of the following is the mainstay of acute migraine treatment according to the text?
Which of the following is the mainstay of acute migraine treatment according to the text?
If a patient is experiencing nausea with their migraine attack, what is the recommended initial treatment approach according to the text?
If a patient is experiencing nausea with their migraine attack, what is the recommended initial treatment approach according to the text?
If the initial treatment approach does not provide pain relief within 2 hours and freedom from pain for 24 hours, what is the next recommended step according to the text?
If the initial treatment approach does not provide pain relief within 2 hours and freedom from pain for 24 hours, what is the next recommended step according to the text?
What route of administration should be considered for a patient who has been vomiting during their migraine attack?
What route of administration should be considered for a patient who has been vomiting during their migraine attack?
Which of the following statements about simple analgesics (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen, NSAIDs) is TRUE according to the text?
Which of the following statements about simple analgesics (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen, NSAIDs) is TRUE according to the text?
What is the recommended frequency for using abortive headache medications?
What is the recommended frequency for using abortive headache medications?
Which of the following nonpharmacological therapies is recommended to accompany the medication treatment for acute migraine attacks, according to the text?
Which of the following nonpharmacological therapies is recommended to accompany the medication treatment for acute migraine attacks, according to the text?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of even short-term use of opioids or barbiturates for migraine treatment?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of even short-term use of opioids or barbiturates for migraine treatment?
Which of the following statements about dihydroergotamine (DHE) is true?
Which of the following statements about dihydroergotamine (DHE) is true?
How do serotonin receptor agonists (triptans) work to treat migraines?
How do serotonin receptor agonists (triptans) work to treat migraines?
Which of the following triptans was found to have the highest likelihood of consistent success in a meta-analysis of over 24,000 patients?
Which of the following triptans was found to have the highest likelihood of consistent success in a meta-analysis of over 24,000 patients?
What was the key finding of the Act when Mild (AwM) study regarding the timing of triptan administration?
What was the key finding of the Act when Mild (AwM) study regarding the timing of triptan administration?
Which of the following statements about sumatriptan is true?
Which of the following statements about sumatriptan is true?
According to the Cochrane review of subcutaneous sumatriptan, what dose was found to be significantly better than 4 mg for pain-free at 1 hour?
According to the Cochrane review of subcutaneous sumatriptan, what dose was found to be significantly better than 4 mg for pain-free at 1 hour?
Which of the following statements about oral sumatriptan is true, according to the Cochrane review?
Which of the following statements about oral sumatriptan is true, according to the Cochrane review?
Which of the following serotonin receptor subtypes does almotriptan bind to with high affinity?
Which of the following serotonin receptor subtypes does almotriptan bind to with high affinity?
What is the typical peak absorption time for almotriptan after administration?
What is the typical peak absorption time for almotriptan after administration?
Which of the following statements about the meta-analysis of oral serotonin agonists is true?
Which of the following statements about the meta-analysis of oral serotonin agonists is true?
What is the maximum total weekly dose of ergotamine allowed to prevent medication-overuse headaches?
What is the maximum total weekly dose of ergotamine allowed to prevent medication-overuse headaches?
Why is ergotamine contraindicated in pregnancy?
Why is ergotamine contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which category of pregnancy risk does ergotamine fall under?
Which category of pregnancy risk does ergotamine fall under?
What is one serious effect of ergotamine in patients with peripheral vascular disease?
What is one serious effect of ergotamine in patients with peripheral vascular disease?
Which receptor do both ergotamine and dihydroergotamine bind to?
Which receptor do both ergotamine and dihydroergotamine bind to?
What is a common side effect of ergotamine that limits its routine use?
What is a common side effect of ergotamine that limits its routine use?
Which route of administration is generally restricted to the emergency department or hospital setting for DHE 45?
Which route of administration is generally restricted to the emergency department or hospital setting for DHE 45?
What is the recommended initial dosage of parenteral DHE 45 for acute migraine?
What is the recommended initial dosage of parenteral DHE 45 for acute migraine?
Why is pretreatment with an antiemetic recommended before using DHE 45?
Why is pretreatment with an antiemetic recommended before using DHE 45?
'Studies have shown that the combination of parenteral DHE 45 with an antiemetic is superior in terms of migraine control than DHE 45 alone' - Which aspect about DHE 45 does this statement emphasize?
'Studies have shown that the combination of parenteral DHE 45 with an antiemetic is superior in terms of migraine control than DHE 45 alone' - Which aspect about DHE 45 does this statement emphasize?
What is the primary mechanism of action for aspirin (ASA) in the treatment of migraine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for aspirin (ASA) in the treatment of migraine?
Which OTC medication has been approved by the FDA specifically for the treatment of migraine pain?
Which OTC medication has been approved by the FDA specifically for the treatment of migraine pain?
What is the maximum daily dose of aspirin (ASA) or acetaminophen (APAP) recommended for the treatment of migraine symptoms?
What is the maximum daily dose of aspirin (ASA) or acetaminophen (APAP) recommended for the treatment of migraine symptoms?
What is the recommended starting dose of naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) for the treatment of migraine?
What is the recommended starting dose of naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) for the treatment of migraine?
Which of the following is the only NSAID available in an injectable form for the treatment of migraine?
Which of the following is the only NSAID available in an injectable form for the treatment of migraine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for ergotamine and dihydroergotamine (DHE 45) in the treatment of migraine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for ergotamine and dihydroergotamine (DHE 45) in the treatment of migraine?
What is the primary reason for the limited routine use of ergotamine in the treatment of acute migraine attacks?
What is the primary reason for the limited routine use of ergotamine in the treatment of acute migraine attacks?
Which of the following statements is true about the use of NSAIDs in the treatment of migraine?
Which of the following statements is true about the use of NSAIDs in the treatment of migraine?
What is the recommended dosing for naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) in pediatric patients for the treatment of migraine?
What is the recommended dosing for naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) in pediatric patients for the treatment of migraine?
