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What is the primary cause of cervicogenic headache?
A. Sinus infection
B. Tension in the forehead muscles
C. Pain referred from the cervical spine
D. Migraine-related triggers
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: Answer: C. Pain referred from the cervical spine
Which diagnostic method is considered most reliable for confirming
cervicogenic headache?
A. MRI scanning
B. Patient-reported symptoms
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C. Fluoroscopically guided diagnostic nerve blocks
D. Physical examination only
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: Answer: C. Fluoroscopically guided diagnostic nerve
blocks
What is a key clinical feature distinguishing cervicogenic headache
from other headache types?
A. Bilateral head pain
B. Pulsating pain
C. Pain originating from the neck and radiating to the head
D. Sensitivity to light and sound
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
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Ans: Answer: C. Pain originating from the neck and radiating to
the head
Which treatment approach showed promising results for managing
cervicogenic headache in clinical studies?
A. Oral pain relievers only
B. Surgical correction of neck alignment
C. Manual therapy and nerve block injections
D. Physical rest without therapy
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: C. Manual therapy and nerve block injections
Why is cervicogenic headache sometimes misdiagnosed?
A. It is a rare condition
.B. Symptoms can overlap with migraines and tension headaches.
C. It only occurs in elderly patients.
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D. It lacks any identifiable symptoms.
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: Answer: B. Symptoms can overlap with migraines and
tension headaches
What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing cervicogenic
headache?
A. MRI of the head
B. Patient-reported pain history
C. Diagnostic nerve blocks
D. CT scan of the cervical spine
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: C. Diagnostic nerve blocks
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PT-642a Final Exam written (Reading
review (U1-U12) Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What is the primary cause of cervicogenic headache?
A. Sinus infection
B. Tension in the forehead muscles
C. Pain referred from the cervical spine
D. Migraine-related triggers
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: Answer: C. Pain referred from the cervical spine
Which diagnostic method is considered most reliable for confirming
cervicogenic headache?
A. MRI scanning
B. Patient-reported symptoms
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C. Fluoroscopically guided diagnostic nerve blocks
D. Physical examination only
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: Answer: C. Fluoroscopically guided diagnostic nerve
blocks
What is a key clinical feature distinguishing cervicogenic headache
from other headache types?
A. Bilateral head pain
B. Pulsating pain
C. Pain originating from the neck and radiating to the head
D. Sensitivity to light and sound
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
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Ans: Answer: C. Pain originating from the neck and radiating to
the head
Which treatment approach showed promising results for managing
cervicogenic headache in clinical studies?
A. Oral pain relievers only
B. Surgical correction of neck alignment
C. Manual therapy and nerve block injections
D. Physical rest without therapy
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: C. Manual therapy and nerve block injections
Why is cervicogenic headache sometimes misdiagnosed?
A. It is a rare condition
.B. Symptoms can overlap with migraines and tension headaches.
C. It only occurs in elderly patients.
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D. It lacks any identifiable symptoms.
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: Answer: B. Symptoms can overlap with migraines and
tension headaches
What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing cervicogenic
headache?
A. MRI of the head
B. Patient-reported pain history
C. Diagnostic nerve blocks
D. CT scan of the cervical spine
Bogduk N, Govind J. Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the
evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. Lancet
Neurology. 2009;8:959-68
Ans: C. Diagnostic nerve blocks
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