Medication Overuse Headache (MOH) Criteria

According to the ICHD-3 criteria, what is the minimum number of days per month that a patient must have headache to be diagnosed with MOH?

What is the estimated percentage of chronic migraine patients that overuse acute analgesics, according to the text?

What does the text state is among the costliest of all headache disorders?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MOH?

What does the text state is reassuring to the provider, but not always initially to the patient?

Which of the following medications can put patients at increased risk of a co-occurring compounded headache scenario?

What are the first choices for prevention medication in posttraumatic situations?

Which medication can be used as a first-line therapy for migraines?

When can IV DHE be effective for severe PTH?

Which medication has shown positive results in preliminary studies for patients with more severe TBI?

What belief at the time of injury was correlated with enduring symptoms at 3 months in patients with mild TBI?

What should patient education for post-concussive syndrome include?

What is the timeframe within which headaches may worsen after stopping medication in cases of MOH?

Which strategy is emphasized to reduce the incidence of relapse in patients with MOH?

What is a common consequence seen in patients with posttraumatic headache (PTH)?

How long may headaches persist in patients with posttraumatic headache (PTH) after a more severe trauma?

What feature distinguishes a primary posttraumatic headache (PTH) from a secondary headache category?

What is the suspected pathogenesis of posttraumatic headache (PTH)?

In what timeframe should a headache develop after trauma as per the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic headache (PTH)?

What proportion of reported traumatic brain injuries in the military result from blast exposures?

What fraction of athletes in the United States are estimated to sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)?

'Education about, and an adequate trial of, an effective preventive therapy' is emphasized in which type of headache management?

What is one common contributing factor to the diagnosis and management of post-traumatic headache (PTH)?

How is the severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) categorized based on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

What are some symptoms of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the text?

What are some common symptoms that often accompany the post-traumatic headache (PTH) syndrome according to the text?

What is recommended for early treatment of post-traumatic headache (PTH)?

Which mineral has demonstrated neuroprotective properties in numerous traumatic brain injury (TBI) models?

What are some beneficial effects of magnesium mentioned in relation to traumatic brain injury?

'Nicotinamide' belongs to which group of vitamins according to the text?

'Glutamate excitotoxicity', a key pathological sequelae of concussion, is associated with:

What is the typical daily dosage range of amitriptyline used for posttraumatic tension-type headaches (PTH)?

Which treatment approach has been shown to provide relief for refractory chronic PTH?

What percentage of patients with posttraumatic headaches responded favorably to analgesic withdrawal, similar to patients whose headaches were not posttraumatic?

Which of the following medications has been used to treat sleep disturbances after concussion?

Which of the following medications has NOT been discussed as a potential medical therapy for persistent headaches after concussion?

What is the primary goal of preventive therapy for posttraumatic headaches?

If medication overuse is suspected in a patient with posttraumatic headaches, what should be done before starting preventive therapy?

Which of the following medications are commonly used as preventive therapy for posttraumatic headaches?

In severe cases of posttraumatic headaches, what combination of medications is recommended for preventive therapy?

Which statement is correct regarding the selection of preventive medication for posttraumatic headaches?

What is the suggested regimen for the phenobarbital taper during butalbital withdrawal?

What is the recommended treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms during butalbital withdrawal?

What is the recommended bridge therapy to accompany the withdrawal of butalbital and opioids?

What is the recommended approach to discontinuing butalbital and opioid medications during an acute care setting?

What is the recommended approach to monitoring the patient after successful detoxification from butalbital and opioids?

What is the recommended approach to patient education during the butalbital and opioid withdrawal process?

What is the recommended approach to preventing overuse of acute relief medications after the withdrawal process?

What is the recommended approach to initiating or optimizing preventive therapy after the withdrawal process?

How long does it typically take for the patient to show improvement in headaches after the withdrawal process?

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for medication overuse headache (MOH)?

Which type of medication is less likely to cause medication overuse headache?

What is the goal of treating medication overuse headache?

Which of the following is NOT a factor postulated to play a role in the mechanisms leading to medication overuse headache?

Which of the following medications should be used with caution during the withdrawal period for medication overuse headache?

What is the recommended approach for withdrawing from butalbital-containing drugs in medication overuse headache?

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of abrupt withdrawal from butalbital-containing drugs?

What is the recommended initial dose of tizanidine for managing withdrawal symptoms during medication overuse headache?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of preventive therapy in medication overuse headache?

What is the recommended approach for consulting a specialist in the management of medication overuse headache?

Which of the following agents has shown neuroprotective effects in an animal model by reducing inflammatory markers, preserving blood-brain barrier permeability, and reducing brain edema?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of progesterone in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Which of the following statements is true regarding erythropoietin (EPO) in the treatment of TBI?

Which of the following statements is true regarding minocycline in the treatment of TBI?

Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true regarding cyclosporin A (CsA) in the treatment of TBI?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of medications in the treatment of TBI?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of abortive and preventive medications in the treatment of TBI-related headaches?