Migraine Medications Quiz

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What is the primary mechanism of action of triptans in managing migraines?

  • Enhancing blood flow to the brain
  • Blocking pain receptors in the nervous system
  • Increasing serotonin levels in the brain
  • Inducing vasoconstriction and reducing inflammation (correct)

Which formulation of triptans may be beneficial for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting during migraines?

  • Nasal sprays (correct)
  • Injections
  • Conventional tablets
  • Suppositories

What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?

  • After 6 hours of migraine onset
  • Within 20 to 60 minutes of migraine onset (correct)
  • After 2 to 4 hours of migraine onset
  • At least 12 hours after migraine onset

What is a contraindication for the use of triptans in migraine management?

<p>Ischemic heart disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?

<p>Aching muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medications should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?

<p>Triptan medications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

<p>Beta-blockers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraine, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?

<p>Calcitonin gene–related peptides (CGRPs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?

<p>100% oxygen by facemask for 15 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?

<p>Early administration of a corticosteroid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the patient instructed not to stop corticosteroid medication abruptly in the management of cranial arteritis?

<p>To prevent relapse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of agents are used in the treatment of cluster headaches?

<p>Analgesic agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of triptans in managing migraines?

<p>Causing vasoconstriction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which formulation of triptans may be beneficial for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting during migraines?

<p>Inhaler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?

<p>30 to 60 minutes before onset of migraine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?

<p>Increased blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of agents are the triptans in the treatment of migraines?

<p>Serotonin receptor agonists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for the use of triptans in migraine management?

<p>Ischemic heart disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?

<p>St. John’s wort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraines, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?

<p>CGRP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?

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

What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

<p>Monoclonal antibodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of ergotamine tartrate in managing migraines?

<p>Causing prolonged constriction of the cranial blood vessels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of triptan medications in the treatment of migraines?

<p>Nausea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

<p>Beta-blockers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraine, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?

<p>Calcitonin gene–related peptides (CGRPs) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of agents are used in the treatment of cluster headaches?

<p>100% oxygen by facemask (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?

<p>Early administration of a corticosteroid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?

<p>Nausea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?

<p>At the onset of migraine symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?

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

Which medications should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?

<p>Triptan medications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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