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What is the primary source of head pain?
What is the primary source of head pain?
What is the classification of headaches caused by underlying health disorders?
What is the classification of headaches caused by underlying health disorders?
What type of headache is caused by psychological problems related to tension or stress?
What type of headache is caused by psychological problems related to tension or stress?
What is the purpose of a careful physical examination with appropriate neurologic assessment?
What is the purpose of a careful physical examination with appropriate neurologic assessment?
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What is a common characteristic of primary headaches?
What is a common characteristic of primary headaches?
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What type of headache is migraine an example of?
What type of headache is migraine an example of?
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Why is it challenging to determine the exact mechanism of head pain?
Why is it challenging to determine the exact mechanism of head pain?
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What is the main source of pain that arises in headaches?
What is the main source of pain that arises in headaches?
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What characterizes a primary headache?
What characterizes a primary headache?
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What is a common cause of secondary headaches?
What is a common cause of secondary headaches?
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How do blood vessels contribute to headaches?
How do blood vessels contribute to headaches?
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What category of headaches arises from psychological problems related to tension?
What category of headaches arises from psychological problems related to tension?
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Which headache type is an example of a primary headache?
Which headache type is an example of a primary headache?
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What is the role of cervical cranial nerves in the mechanism of head pain?
What is the role of cervical cranial nerves in the mechanism of head pain?
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What type of headaches are caused by cervical arthritis?
What type of headaches are caused by cervical arthritis?
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What is the relationship between blood vessels and headaches?
What is the relationship between blood vessels and headaches?
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What is a characteristic of secondary headaches?
What is a characteristic of secondary headaches?
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What is the purpose of a neurologic assessment in headache diagnosis?
What is the purpose of a neurologic assessment in headache diagnosis?
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What is the function of the dura mater in headaches?
What is the function of the dura mater in headaches?
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What is the significance of the scalp in headaches?
What is the significance of the scalp in headaches?
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What is a characteristic of vascular headaches?
What is a characteristic of vascular headaches?
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Why is it challenging to determine the exact mechanism of head pain?
Why is it challenging to determine the exact mechanism of head pain?
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What is the significance of hypertension in headaches?
What is the significance of hypertension in headaches?
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What is the primary role of serotonin in migraine headaches?
What is the primary role of serotonin in migraine headaches?
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What is the typical age range when migraines typically peak?
What is the typical age range when migraines typically peak?
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Which of the following is NOT a common migraine trigger?
Which of the following is NOT a common migraine trigger?
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What occurs 24 hours before the onset of migraine pain?
What occurs 24 hours before the onset of migraine pain?
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What is the primary purpose of evaluating headaches that are not transient?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating headaches that are not transient?
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What is the primary function of lumbar puncture in diagnosing headaches?
What is the primary function of lumbar puncture in diagnosing headaches?
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Which of the following foods is likely to trigger a migraine?
Which of the following foods is likely to trigger a migraine?
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What is the term for neurological symptoms that occur prior to the onset of migraine pain?
What is the term for neurological symptoms that occur prior to the onset of migraine pain?
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What is the typical pattern of migraine headache pain?
What is the typical pattern of migraine headache pain?
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What is the primary role of dietary counseling in managing migraines?
What is the primary role of dietary counseling in managing migraines?
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What distinguishes cluster headaches from migraines in terms of gender distribution?
What distinguishes cluster headaches from migraines in terms of gender distribution?
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What common symptom often accompanies a cluster headache?
What common symptom often accompanies a cluster headache?
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What is a frequent presenting sign noted if a health care provider is present during a cluster headache attack?
What is a frequent presenting sign noted if a health care provider is present during a cluster headache attack?
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Which type of headache is likely to include exertion, heat, and high altitudes as triggering factors?
Which type of headache is likely to include exertion, heat, and high altitudes as triggering factors?
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What is a common distinguishing factor between cluster headaches and tension headaches?
What is a common distinguishing factor between cluster headaches and tension headaches?
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What distinguishes a cluster headache from a tension headache in terms of pain management medication?
What distinguishes a cluster headache from a tension headache in terms of pain management medication?
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What is a key aspect of the presentation of Horner syndrome during a cluster headache attack?
What is a key aspect of the presentation of Horner syndrome during a cluster headache attack?
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What distinguishes a tension headache from a migraine in terms of analgesic use?
What distinguishes a tension headache from a migraine in terms of analgesic use?
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What is a potential consequence of using opioids to manage tension headaches?
What is a potential consequence of using opioids to manage tension headaches?
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What distinguishes the frequency of headaches in migraine patients and their ability to function normally?
What distinguishes the frequency of headaches in migraine patients and their ability to function normally?
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What method may help patients with headaches develop awareness of stress or triggering factors?
What method may help patients with headaches develop awareness of stress or triggering factors?
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How do triptans work in managing headaches?
How do triptans work in managing headaches?
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What distinguishes cluster headaches from other types of headaches?
What distinguishes cluster headaches from other types of headaches?
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Which medication combination is effective for managing migraine pain by preventing blood vessel expansion?
Which medication combination is effective for managing migraine pain by preventing blood vessel expansion?
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What is the primary purpose of using beta-adrenergic blockers in preventing migraine headaches?
What is the primary purpose of using beta-adrenergic blockers in preventing migraine headaches?
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Which type of headaches are commonly managed with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen?
Which type of headaches are commonly managed with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen?
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What is a notable characteristic of rebound headaches?
What is a notable characteristic of rebound headaches?
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What medication type is used to reduce migraine incidence and duration?
What medication type is used to reduce migraine incidence and duration?
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What is a potential side effect associated with triptans for acute migraine treatment?
What is a potential side effect associated with triptans for acute migraine treatment?
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How do Botox injections help in the management of migraine headaches?
How do Botox injections help in the management of migraine headaches?
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