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Int.Med2-W/T,HA,Ed,O
Int.Med2-W/T,HA,Ed,OW
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Classic migraines start with a warning sign, called an ____. You may see flashing lights and colors or temporarily lose some of your vision. | Aura |
| ____ is an NSAID often used in headaches of all types. | Aspirin |
| ____ headaches occur when acute headache medications may be taken too often (more than two days per week). | Rebound |
| Patients with headaches that last longer than ____ days should see their doctor. | Three |
| Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called ____. It plays many roles in the body, and it can have an effect on the blood vessels. | Serotonin |
| ____ is an acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine combination used in the Over-the-Counter treatment of headaches. | Excedrin |
| Also known as Motrin, is a popular NSAID used in the treatment of all types of headaches. | Ibuprofen |
| Three out of four are ____ headaches and are characterized by a steady ache rather than a throbbing one, and usually involve tight muscles in the lower back, neck area, and jaw. | Tension |
| People who suffer from ____ headaches experience throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound. | Migraine |
| ____ headaches usually strike men who smoke and drink and will recur over several weeks, with pain generally centering in one eye. | Cluster |
| A ____ headache is usually a result of an allergic reaction, or an infection, the inflammation will cause a localized pain. | Sinus |
| Sometimes ____ helps curb headaches. But heavy use, more than 600 milligrams a day, or about four to seven cups of coffee, may cause headaches. | Caffeine |
| ____ is a class of medications used in migraine headache prevention and in patients with high blood pressure. | BetaBlockers |
| ____ may be used in prevention for patients presenting with frequent migraine headaches and may have a seizure disorder. | Divalproex |
| ____ is a tricyclic antidepressant which may be used in migraine prevention. | Amitriptyline |
| Liver toxicity is a severe adverse event that can occur after an overdose of ____. | Acetaminophen |
| Sumatriptian (Imitrex) is an effective medication for all types of headaches, but is available only by ____. | Prescription |
| Children less than ____ months old must be evaluated by a physician. | Six |
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