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What is a potential risk factor for stroke and epilepsy in migraine sufferers?
What is a potential risk factor for stroke and epilepsy in migraine sufferers?
- Allergies
- High blood pressure
- Cold weather
- Low blood sugar (correct)
Which medication is contraindicated in migraine sufferers with heart disease?
Which medication is contraindicated in migraine sufferers with heart disease?
- Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- Imitrex (sumatriptan) (correct)
- NSAIDs (ibuprofen)
- Reglan (metoclopramide)
What is a recommended therapy for frequent headaches when other therapies are ineffective?
What is a recommended therapy for frequent headaches when other therapies are ineffective?
- Botox
- Beta blockers (correct)
- NSAIDs
- Triptans
Which of the following is recommended for pain management during headaches?
Which of the following is recommended for pain management during headaches?
What is a common manifestation of migraine headaches?
What is a common manifestation of migraine headaches?
What is a potential trigger that should be avoided by migraine sufferers?
What is a potential trigger that should be avoided by migraine sufferers?
What distinguishes a classic migraine from a common migraine?
What distinguishes a classic migraine from a common migraine?
Which non-pharmacological intervention involves wearing a headband that stimulates branches associated with headaches, but not for more than 20 minutes per day?
Which non-pharmacological intervention involves wearing a headband that stimulates branches associated with headaches, but not for more than 20 minutes per day?
What is a potential risk factor for migraine headaches?
What is a potential risk factor for migraine headaches?
Which stage of migraine headache is characterized by severe throbbing and incapacitating pain?
Which stage of migraine headache is characterized by severe throbbing and incapacitating pain?
What type of pain is typically associated with migraine headaches?
What type of pain is typically associated with migraine headaches?
What is a distinguishing factor of migrainous infarction as compared to other stages of migraine headaches?
What is a distinguishing factor of migrainous infarction as compared to other stages of migraine headaches?
