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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?

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

    What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

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

    What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Inhaler</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Triptans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

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

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

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?

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

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

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

    What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?

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

    What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?

    <p>Nausea</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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