Pathophysiology Exam 3 Practice Questions

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1.Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation?
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1) aggravated or relieved by change of position cx cx cx cx cx cx

2) precipitated by Valsalva manuever cx cx cx

3) new onset after age 50 cx cx cx cx


4) relieved with use of common analgesics: Relieved with use of commo
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n anal- gesics
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Headaches that respond and are relieved by common analgesics (like
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over-the-
counter pain relief medications) are usually indicative of primary heada
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he disorders like tension-
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type headaches or migraines, which are less likely to be associated wi
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h serious underlying conditions.
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In contrast, headaches that are aggravated or relieved by change of p
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sition, precipitated by Valsalva maneuver (like coughing, bending, or lif
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ng), or new onset after age 50 can be indicative of more serious unde
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ying conditions and typically warrant further medical investigation.
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2.During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries?
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1) They dilate cx

2) They constrict cx

3) They vibrate cx

4) They pulsate: They dilate cx cx cx

The pathophysiology of migraines is complex and involves various neur
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ological and vascular changes. One of the vascular changes believed to
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cxoccur during a migraine is the dilation of cerebral arteries. This dilatio
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n can contribute to the sensation of throbbing or pulsating pain, which
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xis a characteristic feature of migraine headaches.
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3.You are evaluating a 15-year-
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old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe
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mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers.
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You would have a high suspicion for bipolar if which symptom was pres
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ent?
1) He is forgetful cx cx

2) He sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
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3) He does not complete tasks
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4) He blurts out answers in class inappropriately: He sleeps less than 4
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xhours nightly cx


Decreased need for sleep, especially significantly less sleep like less th
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n 4 hours nightly without feeling fatigued, is a common symptom durin
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g manic or hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder. This symptom can
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The other symptoms you listed, such as forgetfulness, not completin
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g tasks, and blurting out answers in class, while concerning, could b
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e indicative of a variety of conditions, including Attention-Deficit/
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Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other be-
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