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What is the primary mechanism of action of triptans in managing migraines?
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?
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?
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?
What is a contraindication for the use of triptans in migraine management?
What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?
What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?
Which medications should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?
Which medications should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?
What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?
What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?
What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraine, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?
What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraine, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?
What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?
What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?
What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?
What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?
Why is the patient instructed not to stop corticosteroid medication abruptly in the management of cranial arteritis?
Why is the patient instructed not to stop corticosteroid medication abruptly in the management of cranial arteritis?
What type of agents are used in the treatment of cluster headaches?
What type of agents are used in the treatment of cluster headaches?
What is the primary mechanism of action of triptans in managing migraines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of triptans in managing migraines?
Which formulation of triptans may be beneficial for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting during migraines?
Which formulation of triptans may be beneficial for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting during migraines?
What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?
What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?
What is a potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?
What is a potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?
What type of agents are the triptans in the treatment of migraines?
What type of agents are the triptans in the treatment of migraines?
What is a contraindication for the use of triptans in migraine management?
What is a contraindication for the use of triptans in migraine management?
Which medication should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?
Which medication should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?
What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraines, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?
What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraines, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?
What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?
What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?
What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?
What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ergotamine tartrate in managing migraines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ergotamine tartrate in managing migraines?
What is a potential side effect of triptan medications in the treatment of migraines?
What is a potential side effect of triptan medications in the treatment of migraines?
What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?
What is used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine?
What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraine, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?
What has been found in increased levels in patients with migraine, leading to the approval of three monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention?
What type of agents are used in the treatment of cluster headaches?
What type of agents are used in the treatment of cluster headaches?
What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?
What is the medical management of cranial arteritis?
What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?
What is the potential side effect of ergotamine tartrate?
What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?
What is the recommended timing for the oral dosing of triptans to achieve best results?
What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?
What is used in the medical management of an acute attack of cluster headaches?
Which medications should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?
Which medications should not be taken concurrently with ergotamine due to the potential for a prolonged vasoactive reaction?
