Headache Overview and Statistics

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What is the typical duration of a cluster of headaches?

  • 1-2 weeks
  • 4-8 weeks (correct)
  • 1-2 days
  • 6-12 months

What is the male to female ratio for experiencing cluster headaches?

  • 5:1 (correct)
  • 1:1
  • 2:1
  • 3:1

Which of the following is a symptom associated with cluster headaches?

  • Migrating joint pain
  • Redness of the eye (correct)
  • Fever
  • Nausea and vomiting

What is a recommended acute management approach for cluster headaches?

<p>Oxygen inhalation and Triptans/ergots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Medication Overuse Headache?

<p>Continues until medication is stopped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults experience a severe headache each year?

<p>25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiological cause of cluster headaches?

<p>Compression of the trigeminal nerve by a loop of cerebellar arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is NOT commonly used in managing cluster headaches?

<p>Codeine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what age group do secondary headaches typically occur?

<p>50 years and above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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