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Which of the following is a red flag for headache?
Which of the following is a red flag for headache?
- Presence of nuchal rigidity
- Onset of headache at age 50
- Change in well-established headache pattern (correct)
- Onset of headache at age 5
Which diagnostic test is preferred for evaluating headaches?
Which diagnostic test is preferred for evaluating headaches?
- Sinus series
- X-ray (cervical)
- MRI (correct)
- CT without contrast
Which of the following is a characteristic of tension headache?
Which of the following is a characteristic of tension headache?
- Pulsating quality
- Excruciating pain
- Lasting 4-72 hours (correct)
- Unilateral location
What is the initial treatment for migraines?
What is the initial treatment for migraines?
Which of the following medications can be used for migraine prophylaxis?
Which of the following medications can be used for migraine prophylaxis?
Which of the following is a criteria for diagnosing migraine without aura?
Which of the following is a criteria for diagnosing migraine without aura?
Which of the following is a criteria for diagnosing migraine with aura?
Which of the following is a criteria for diagnosing migraine with aura?
Which of the following is a red flag for headache?
Which of the following is a red flag for headache?
Which diagnostic test is preferred for evaluating headaches?
Which diagnostic test is preferred for evaluating headaches?
Which type of headache is the most common in primary care?
Which type of headache is the most common in primary care?
What percentage of people experience migraine headaches in primary care?
What percentage of people experience migraine headaches in primary care?
Which age group should be considered for secondary headaches?
Which age group should be considered for secondary headaches?
Which of the following is not a primary headache type?
Which of the following is not a primary headache type?
What is the typical type of secondary headache?
What is the typical type of secondary headache?
Which type of headache is associated with facial tenderness and congestion?
Which type of headache is associated with facial tenderness and congestion?
Which type of headache is associated with acute angle glaucoma?
Which type of headache is associated with acute angle glaucoma?
Which of the following is a red flag for headaches?
Which of the following is a red flag for headaches?
What does the acronym SNOOPPP stand for in relation to headaches?
What does the acronym SNOOPPP stand for in relation to headaches?
When should patients with ominous warning signs and/or focal symptoms be referred to neurologists?
When should patients with ominous warning signs and/or focal symptoms be referred to neurologists?
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