CDS836 Headaches Test with Questions Solved
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What is the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? (5) - Answer Flashing lights
Complex color patterns
Shapes
Floaters
Tunnel vision
__________ is feeling something that is abnormally painless. _______________ is when
pain level is increased or when something that only caused a little bit of pain is
increased - Answer Allodynia
Hyperalgesia
9 diagnostic criteria for migraine? - Answer Unilateral
Pounding, pulsating, throbbing
Moderate to severe
Increased by physical activity
Nausea
Vision disturbances
Photophobia
PHonophobia
Disability
3 criteria for diagnosis of migraine? - Answer Photophobia
Impairment
,Nausea (PIN)
characteristics of postdrome phase (6) - Answer Zombie
Wiped out
Hungover
Fatigue
Irritability
Trouble concentrating- abnormal cerebral blood flow/ EEG readings
Migraine triggers? (6) - Answer Emotional stress
Changes in behavior (missing meals, changes in sleep duration)
Environmental factors (light, noise, odors, allergens, barometric changes)
Foods and beverages (chocolate, cheese, cured meats, caffeine beverages, alcohol)
Chemicals (aspartame, monosodium glutamate, benzene, insecticides, nitrates)
Drugs
Migraine pathophysiology, the prodrome __________________ and the aura:
_____________________________ - Answer Hypothalamic changes
Cortical spreading depression due to neuronal changes
review migraine neurogenic inflammation - Answer review
Postdrome pathophysiology? - Answer Normalization of brain hyperexcitability and
functional restoration
Migraine prevention (3) - Answer Avoid triggers
, Utilize migraine protective environments
Modulate neuroexcitability (Biofeedback, CBT)
Stress, skipping meals, irregular sleep patter, food high in nitrates and nitrities,
sweeteners (diet drinks)/ MSG (chinese foods), hornomal chaanges, weather - Answer
Risk factors for migraine
Regular meals, regular sleep, exercise, stress managment, post menopause - Answer
Migraine protective factors
Pharmalogical: Abortive, specific ___________________, Nonspecific
_________________ and _____________________, ____________________ - Answer
Triptans (serotonin receptor agonists)
NSAIDS/Aspirin
Acetaminophen combinations
Butorphanol
Pharmalogical preventive? (4) - Answer Anticonvulsants
Beta blockers
Antidepressants (TCAs and SSNRIs)
Neutraceuticals
Other pharmacological methods (3) - Answer Greater occipital nerve block with
bupivacaine
Onabotulinum toxin A
Monoclonal antibodies (GCRP inhibitor)
100% Correct
What is the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? (5) - Answer Flashing lights
Complex color patterns
Shapes
Floaters
Tunnel vision
__________ is feeling something that is abnormally painless. _______________ is when
pain level is increased or when something that only caused a little bit of pain is
increased - Answer Allodynia
Hyperalgesia
9 diagnostic criteria for migraine? - Answer Unilateral
Pounding, pulsating, throbbing
Moderate to severe
Increased by physical activity
Nausea
Vision disturbances
Photophobia
PHonophobia
Disability
3 criteria for diagnosis of migraine? - Answer Photophobia
Impairment
,Nausea (PIN)
characteristics of postdrome phase (6) - Answer Zombie
Wiped out
Hungover
Fatigue
Irritability
Trouble concentrating- abnormal cerebral blood flow/ EEG readings
Migraine triggers? (6) - Answer Emotional stress
Changes in behavior (missing meals, changes in sleep duration)
Environmental factors (light, noise, odors, allergens, barometric changes)
Foods and beverages (chocolate, cheese, cured meats, caffeine beverages, alcohol)
Chemicals (aspartame, monosodium glutamate, benzene, insecticides, nitrates)
Drugs
Migraine pathophysiology, the prodrome __________________ and the aura:
_____________________________ - Answer Hypothalamic changes
Cortical spreading depression due to neuronal changes
review migraine neurogenic inflammation - Answer review
Postdrome pathophysiology? - Answer Normalization of brain hyperexcitability and
functional restoration
Migraine prevention (3) - Answer Avoid triggers
, Utilize migraine protective environments
Modulate neuroexcitability (Biofeedback, CBT)
Stress, skipping meals, irregular sleep patter, food high in nitrates and nitrities,
sweeteners (diet drinks)/ MSG (chinese foods), hornomal chaanges, weather - Answer
Risk factors for migraine
Regular meals, regular sleep, exercise, stress managment, post menopause - Answer
Migraine protective factors
Pharmalogical: Abortive, specific ___________________, Nonspecific
_________________ and _____________________, ____________________ - Answer
Triptans (serotonin receptor agonists)
NSAIDS/Aspirin
Acetaminophen combinations
Butorphanol
Pharmalogical preventive? (4) - Answer Anticonvulsants
Beta blockers
Antidepressants (TCAs and SSNRIs)
Neutraceuticals
Other pharmacological methods (3) - Answer Greater occipital nerve block with
bupivacaine
Onabotulinum toxin A
Monoclonal antibodies (GCRP inhibitor)
