Solutions
What med should you avoid prescribing for
headache as first line?
Opioid
What are some classes of meds used to prevent
chronic migrain headache?
Anti HTN
Anti seizure
Antidepressants
What is the new very effective med on the market
to prevent migraines?
Calcitonin gene-related peptid
Aimovig
What is the first thing you should ask when a
patient presents with CVA signs?
Last seen normal
If less than a day, send by ambulance.
How long should you wait to figure of if a TIA is
going to resolve vs TIA?
You shouldn't.
SEND TO ER.
, What test should you do for a possible CVA?
FAST
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
What the difference between TIA and CVA?
Resolution <1 hr
What test should you do when a TIA resolves, to
decide on ongoing care?
ABCD2 squared
What is more common in US:
DM Type 2 or HTN?
HTN
What are causes of secondary HTN?
RAS
Pheochromocytoma
NSAID use
CKD
Coarctation of the aorta
Drug induced secondary HTN: NSAIDs, cocaine,
amphetamines