E02_06 Headache Flashcards
2017, 2018_Headache
In a patient who suffers from migraine headache and is in need of prophylactic therapy, concomitant medical conditions may influence the selection of the prophylactic drug.
Match the following medical conditions with the prophylactic drug.
A. Valproate
B. Fluoxetine
C. Pizotifen
D. Propanolol
- Hypertension
- Depression
- Lack of Appetite
- Epilepsy
Hypertension - Propranolol
Depression - Fluoxetine
Lack of Appetite - Pizotifen
Epilepsy - Valproate
2017, 2018_Headache
Which of the following drugs is most likely NOT indicated for moderate to severe headache?
A. Sumatriptan
B. Acetaminophen
C. Ketorolac
D. Meperidine
B. Acetaminophen
2017, 2018_Headache
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of sumatriptan?
A. 5-HT1B/1D Agonist
B. Activates opiate receptors
C. 5-HT3 antagonist
D. Activates adenosine receptors
A. 5-HT1B/1D Agonist
2017, 2018_Headache
Which of the following non-drug treatments are useful in conjunction with medication for tension type headache?
A. Proper sleep and diet habits
B. Exercise
C. Acupuncture
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
2017, 2018_Headache
True or False. Prolonged use of abuse of analgesics may lead to gastrointestinal irritation, impairment in platelet function, and cause renal or hepatic complications.
True
2017, 2018_Headache
True or False. Patients who medicate their attacks of tension type headache on a daily or near-daily basis may be susceptible to the rebound phenomenon.
True
2017, 2018_Headache
Preventive therapy is required if the number of tension type headaches exceed 5 in a month.
False
2017, 2018_Headache
Barbituate-containing products have a strong tendency to induce analgesic rebound leading to overuse.
True
2017, 2018_Headache
A relatively high dose of NSAIDs and early intervention is recommended in the treatment of tension type headache.
True
2018_Headache
Which of the following drugs used in the treatment of migraine is documented to have more adverse reactions?
A. Ergotamine
B. Triptans
C. NSAIDs
D. Acetaminophens
A. Ergotamine
2018_Headache
Not used as a single drug in the treatment of tension-type headache
A. Caffeine
B. Acetaminophen
C. Celecoxib
D. Tizanidine
A. Caffeine
