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Which of the following is a red flag for headache?
Which of the following is a red flag for headache?
- Previous hx of CA (correct)
- Tenderness over temporal artery
- Limited cervical ROM
- Fluctuations in severity of pain
What is a common symptom of temporal arteritis?
What is a common symptom of temporal arteritis?
- Limited cervical ROM
- Immediate referral
- Fluctuations in severity of pain
- Tenderness over temporal artery (correct)
Which condition can resemble migraines or tension headaches?
Which condition can resemble migraines or tension headaches?
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Cervical myelopathy
- Cervicogenic headache (correct)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
What is a red flag for cervical spine pain?
What is a red flag for cervical spine pain?
Which condition can have upper cervical involvement early on in the disease process?
Which condition can have upper cervical involvement early on in the disease process?
What is a red flag for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is a red flag for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which condition can cause radicular symptoms accompanied by weakness, gait disturbances, and bowel/bladder problems?
Which condition can cause radicular symptoms accompanied by weakness, gait disturbances, and bowel/bladder problems?
What is a red flag for thyroid dysfunction?
What is a red flag for thyroid dysfunction?
Which condition can present with torticollis/SCM tightness?
Which condition can present with torticollis/SCM tightness?
What is a red flag for cervical myelopathy?
What is a red flag for cervical myelopathy?
Which of the following is NOT a primary headache classification?
Which of the following is NOT a primary headache classification?
What is a common trigger for migraines?
What is a common trigger for migraines?
Which type of headache is characterized by a dull pressure around the head?
Which type of headache is characterized by a dull pressure around the head?
What is a common location for cluster headaches?
What is a common location for cluster headaches?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a migraine?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a migraine?
What is a yellow flag regarding the age of onset for headaches?
What is a yellow flag regarding the age of onset for headaches?
Which type of headache is typically aggravated by loud noises and bright lights?
Which type of headache is typically aggravated by loud noises and bright lights?
Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for migraines?
Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for migraines?
How long can a cluster headache attack last?
How long can a cluster headache attack last?
Which type of headache can occur in clusters over several days and then subside for months or years before reoccurring?
Which type of headache can occur in clusters over several days and then subside for months or years before reoccurring?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of one or more costal cartilages and sharp pain in front of the sternum?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of one or more costal cartilages and sharp pain in front of the sternum?
Which condition is characterized by irritation of dorsal nerve roots and can cause pain that radiates along dermatomes?
Which condition is characterized by irritation of dorsal nerve roots and can cause pain that radiates along dermatomes?
Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, dyspnea, fatigue, pallor, syncope/dizziness, palpitations, edema, and cough?
Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, dyspnea, fatigue, pallor, syncope/dizziness, palpitations, edema, and cough?
Which cardiac condition is characterized by pain or pressure behind the sternum that may radiate to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder, or arm?
Which cardiac condition is characterized by pain or pressure behind the sternum that may radiate to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder, or arm?
Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty swallowing, dyspnea, and pain that improves with breath holding but worsens with trunk movements?
Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty swallowing, dyspnea, and pain that improves with breath holding but worsens with trunk movements?
Which condition is characterized by an adverse reaction to statins, such as myalgia, fatigue, unexplained fever, nausea/vomiting, and rhabdomyolysis?
Which condition is characterized by an adverse reaction to statins, such as myalgia, fatigue, unexplained fever, nausea/vomiting, and rhabdomyolysis?
Which condition is characterized by an ascending aortic dissection or aneurysm, and can present with symptoms such as throat pain/difficulty swallowing and anxiety?
Which condition is characterized by an ascending aortic dissection or aneurysm, and can present with symptoms such as throat pain/difficulty swallowing and anxiety?
Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as mid thoracic, inter-scapular, or right biceps pain, and may get relief from antacids?
Which condition is likely to present with symptoms such as mid thoracic, inter-scapular, or right biceps pain, and may get relief from antacids?
Which condition is characterized by an inflammation of one or more costal cartilages, and can cause tenderness over the costochondral joint?
Which condition is characterized by an inflammation of one or more costal cartilages, and can cause tenderness over the costochondral joint?
Which condition is characterized by mechanical irritation from spine disease and can cause thoracic outlet syndrome and post-operative pain?
Which condition is characterized by mechanical irritation from spine disease and can cause thoracic outlet syndrome and post-operative pain?
