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What percentage of adults experience a severe headache each year?

75%
10%
25% (correct)
50%

Which type of headache accounts for about 90% of all headaches?

Primary headache (correct)
Secondary headache
Migraine headache
Chronic headache

What is the recommended management option for cluster headaches?

Surgical removal of the trigeminal nerve
Physical therapy
Antibiotic therapy
Injection of alcohol into the trigeminal nerve (correct)

Which condition can cause cluster headaches due to plaque of demyelination in the trigeminal root?

Multiple sclerosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chronic headaches from episodic headaches?

Frequency of attacks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of a cluster of headaches?

4-8 weeks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the male to female ratio for cluster headaches?

5:1 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a symptom or sign associated with cluster headaches?

Nausea (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended management for acute cluster headaches?

Oxygen inhalation, Triptans/ergots, Indomethacin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Medication Overuse Headache?

Persistent, recurring headache in the setting of regular analgesic use (B) Signup and view all the answers