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What are the risk factors for reactivation of the dormant varicella zoster virus?
What are the risk factors for reactivation of the dormant varicella zoster virus?
- Old age, poor immune function, and previous chickenpox infection
- Old age, poor immune function, and recent chickenpox infection (correct)
- Young age, strong immune function, and recent chickenpox infection
- Middle age, strong immune function, and previous shingles infection
Which virus is the causative agent for shingles?
Which virus is the causative agent for shingles?
- Varicella zoster virus (correct)
- Hepatitis C virus
- Influenza virus
- Human papillomavirus
What distinguishes shingles from other oral blistering conditions?
What distinguishes shingles from other oral blistering conditions?
- It heals within 10-14 days
- It causes tooth loss
- It appears as opaque blisters
- It only involves one side of the mouth (correct)
Which virus is not the same as herpes simplex virus, but belongs to the same family of herpesviruses?
Which virus is not the same as herpes simplex virus, but belongs to the same family of herpesviruses?
What is the estimated range of new cases per year of shingles among healthy individuals?
What is the estimated range of new cases per year of shingles among healthy individuals?
What is the term used to describe a person who has all the symptoms of shingles except the characteristic rash?
What is the term used to describe a person who has all the symptoms of shingles except the characteristic rash?
Which nerve branch is most commonly involved when the trigeminal nerve is affected by shingles?
Which nerve branch is most commonly involved when the trigeminal nerve is affected by shingles?
Which phase of a migraine attack immediately precedes the headache?
Which phase of a migraine attack immediately precedes the headache?
What is the most common type of aura experienced by people with migraines?
What is the most common type of aura experienced by people with migraines?
What is the term used to describe a migraine attack lasting longer than 72 hours?
What is the term used to describe a migraine attack lasting longer than 72 hours?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of migraine headaches?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of migraine headaches?
What is the first-line treatment for migraine headache?
What is the first-line treatment for migraine headache?
Which of the following is a common symptom of a basilar migraine?
Which of the following is a common symptom of a basilar migraine?
What percentage of people with migraines experience nausea?
What percentage of people with migraines experience nausea?
What is the genetic influence of likelihood to develop migraine according to studies of twins?
What is the genetic influence of likelihood to develop migraine according to studies of twins?
Which of the following is the most common type of primary headache?
Which of the following is the most common type of primary headache?
Which age group is tension-type headache most prevalent in?
Which age group is tension-type headache most prevalent in?
What percentage of all headaches are accounted for by tension-type headaches?
What percentage of all headaches are accounted for by tension-type headaches?
What is the definition of chronic tension-type headache (CTTH)?
What is the definition of chronic tension-type headache (CTTH)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of frequent tension-type headache (TTH)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of frequent tension-type headache (TTH)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of tension-type headache?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of tension-type headache?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tension-type headaches?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tension-type headaches?
Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for tension-type headaches?
Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for tension-type headaches?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cluster headaches?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of cluster headaches?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cluster headaches?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cluster headaches?
What is the typical location of the pain during a cluster headache?
What is the typical location of the pain during a cluster headache?
What is the term used to describe the preliminary sensations of pain in the general area of attack before a cluster headache?
What is the term used to describe the preliminary sensations of pain in the general area of attack before a cluster headache?
Which of the following is not a type of trigeminal autonomic cephalgias
Which of the following is not a type of trigeminal autonomic cephalgias
Which medication type has the shortest delay between taking it too often and developing medication overuse headaches (MOH)?
Which medication type has the shortest delay between taking it too often and developing medication overuse headaches (MOH)?
What is the most probable cause of medication overuse headaches (MOH)?
What is the most probable cause of medication overuse headaches (MOH)?
Which medication should be avoided as an abortive treatment for migraine headaches?
Which medication should be avoided as an abortive treatment for migraine headaches?
Which of the following is a common reason that leads to medication overuse headache (MOH)?
Which of the following is a common reason that leads to medication overuse headache (MOH)?
What is the estimated prevalence of medication overuse headache (MOH) in the general population?
What is the estimated prevalence of medication overuse headache (MOH) in the general population?
How is medication overuse headache (MOH) classified according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)?
How is medication overuse headache (MOH) classified according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)?
Which nerve is affected in occipital neuralgia?
Which nerve is affected in occipital neuralgia?
What type of pain is typically associated with occipital neuralgia?
What type of pain is typically associated with occipital neuralgia?
Which of the following is a risk factor for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)?
What is the most common symptom of IIH?
What is the most common symptom of IIH?
What is the first-line treatment for IIH?
What is the first-line treatment for IIH?
Which cranial nerve is most commonly affected in individuals with IIH?
Which cranial nerve is most commonly affected in individuals with IIH?
What is the fundoscopic finding in IIH?
What is the fundoscopic finding in IIH?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of secondary intracranial hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of secondary intracranial hypertension?
Which of the following is the cause of IIH?
Which of the following is the cause of IIH?
What is the purpose of performing a lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of IIH?
What is the purpose of performing a lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of IIH?
Which of the following criteria is NOT required for the diagnosis of IIH according to the modified Dandy criteria?
Which of the following criteria is NOT required for the diagnosis of IIH according to the modified Dandy criteria?
