Understanding Headaches: A Quiz

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What is the second leading cause of disability?

Head trauma

Cluster headache

Migraine (correct)

Tension headache

What are the types of primary headaches mentioned in the text?

Migraine, Cluster headache, Sinus headache

Migraine, Tension headache, Secondary headache

Migraine, Cluster headache, Tension headache (correct)

Migraine, Sinus headache, Tension headache

What are the criteria for diagnosing Migraine without Aura?

At least 6 attacks, lasting 1 hour to 5 days, with specific symptoms

At least 4 attacks, lasting 6 hours to 2 days, with specific symptoms

At least 5 attacks, lasting 4 hours to 3 days, with specific symptoms (correct)

At least 3 attacks, lasting 2 hours to 4 days, with specific symptoms

What are the social factors mentioned to be impacted by headaches?

Employment, Job function, Family relationship Signup and view all the answers

What chemicals are mentioned to be released and cause inflammation and irritation during migraines?

NO, Glutamate Signup and view all the answers

'Aura' in migraines is thought to be due to:

[Wave of depolarization across the brain] Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of female to male in terms of prevalence of migraines?

3:1 (female:male) Signup and view all the answers

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

At least 2 attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a typical migraine headache?

4-72 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is a key player in the trigeminal system and is targeted by many migraine drugs?

Serotonin (5HT) Signup and view all the answers

What symptom may occur up to 2 days prior to a migraine headache?

Mood changes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of migraine aura affects the brainstem and may cause dizziness and coordination problems?

Motor aura Signup and view all the answers

'Dual diagnosis' in migraines refers to the coexistence of:

'Migraine with aura' and 'migraine without aura' Signup and view all the answers

What triggers vasodilation and enhances pain in migraines?

CGRP (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage for caffeine to avoid triggering migraines?

15 doses per month Signup and view all the answers

Which behavioral or physiological factor can trigger migraines?

Missing meals Signup and view all the answers

What should be limited to 2-3 times per week for best results in managing migraines?

Abortive treatments Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken at onset of a migraine headache for best results according to counseling points?

Triptans (5HT Receptor Agonists) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence ratio of migraines between females and males?

3:1 (female:male) Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the trigeminal system and is associated with triggering migraines?

Serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is the second leading cause of disability, particularly among young females?

Migraines Signup and view all the answers

Which type of headache is considered the most common primary headache?

Migraine headache Signup and view all the answers

'Aura' in migraines is thought to be due to what?

'Wave of depolarization' across the brain Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of aura symptoms associated with migraines?

Olfactory aura, gustatory aura, visual aura, auditory aura Signup and view all the answers

Which behavioral or physiological factor can trigger migraines?

Emotional stress Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

At least 2 attacks that are not attributed to another disorder with specific symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage for caffeine to avoid triggering migraines?

15 doses per month Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is a key player in the trigeminal system and is targeted by many migraine drugs?

Serotonin (5HT) Signup and view all the answers

What symptom may occur up to 2 days prior to a migraine headache?

Mood changes Signup and view all the answers

'Aura' in migraines is thought to be due to:

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain Signup and view all the answers

'Dual diagnosis' in migraines refers to the coexistence of:

Migraine with aura and medication-overuse headache Signup and view all the answers

What triggers vasodilation and enhances pain in migraines?

CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of migraine aura affects the brainstem and may cause dizziness and coordination problems?

Brainstem aura Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken at onset of a migraine headache for best results according to counseling points?

Abortive treatments Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of primary headaches mentioned in the text?

Migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache Signup and view all the answers

What chemicals are mentioned to be released and cause inflammation and irritation during migraines?

CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) Signup and view all the answers

'At least 1 aura sx spreads gradually over 5 minutes or longer' is a criterion for diagnosing which type of migraine?

Migraine with aura Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Headaches: A Quiz

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What is the second leading cause of disability?

What are the types of primary headaches mentioned in the text?

What are the criteria for diagnosing Migraine without Aura?

What are the social factors mentioned to be impacted by headaches?

What chemicals are mentioned to be released and cause inflammation and irritation during migraines?

'Aura' in migraines is thought to be due to:

What is the ratio of female to male in terms of prevalence of migraines?

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

What is the duration of a typical migraine headache?

Which neurotransmitter is a key player in the trigeminal system and is targeted by many migraine drugs?

What symptom may occur up to 2 days prior to a migraine headache?

Which type of migraine aura affects the brainstem and may cause dizziness and coordination problems?

'Dual diagnosis' in migraines refers to the coexistence of:

What triggers vasodilation and enhances pain in migraines?

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage for caffeine to avoid triggering migraines?

Which behavioral or physiological factor can trigger migraines?

What should be limited to 2-3 times per week for best results in managing migraines?

What should be taken at onset of a migraine headache for best results according to counseling points?

What is the prevalence ratio of migraines between females and males?

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the trigeminal system and is associated with triggering migraines?

What is the second leading cause of disability, particularly among young females?

Which type of headache is considered the most common primary headache?

'Aura' in migraines is thought to be due to what?

What are the types of aura symptoms associated with migraines?

Which behavioral or physiological factor can trigger migraines?

What are the criteria for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage for caffeine to avoid triggering migraines?

Which neurotransmitter is a key player in the trigeminal system and is targeted by many migraine drugs?

What symptom may occur up to 2 days prior to a migraine headache?

'Aura' in migraines is thought to be due to:

'Dual diagnosis' in migraines refers to the coexistence of:

What triggers vasodilation and enhances pain in migraines?

Which type of migraine aura affects the brainstem and may cause dizziness and coordination problems?

What should be taken at onset of a migraine headache for best results according to counseling points?

What are the types of primary headaches mentioned in the text?

What chemicals are mentioned to be released and cause inflammation and irritation during migraines?

'At least 1 aura sx spreads gradually over 5 minutes or longer' is a criterion for diagnosing which type of migraine?

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