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?

<p>Employment, Job function, Family relationship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>NO, Glutamate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>[Wave of depolarization across the brain] (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3:1 (female:male) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

<p>At least 2 attacks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a typical migraine headache?

<p>4-72 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Serotonin (5HT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mood changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Motor aura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Migraine with aura' and 'migraine without aura' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers vasodilation and enhances pain in migraines?

<p>CGRP (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>15 doses per month (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavioral or physiological factor can trigger migraines?

<p>Missing meals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abortive treatments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Triptans (5HT Receptor Agonists) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3:1 (female:male) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Serotonin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Migraines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Migraine headache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Wave of depolarization' across the brain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of aura symptoms associated with migraines?

<p>Olfactory aura, gustatory aura, visual aura, auditory aura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavioral or physiological factor can trigger migraines?

<p>Emotional stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

<p>At least 2 attacks that are not attributed to another disorder with specific symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>15 doses per month (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Serotonin (5HT) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mood changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abnormal electrical activity in the brain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Migraine with aura and medication-overuse headache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers vasodilation and enhances pain in migraines?

<p>CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brainstem aura (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abortive treatments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) (C)</p> 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?

<p>Migraine with aura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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