Headache Disorders

Question 1

Which Headache happens mostly to males?

Answer 1

Cluster

Question 2

If it involves the eyes what headache is it?

Answer 2

Cluster

Question 3

15 min to 3 hr headache that is repetitive?

Answer 3

Cluster

Question 4

Dull tight constant/steady for over 30 minutes?

Answer 4

Tension

Question 5

Having a band like pattern around the head?

Answer 5

Tension

Question 6

Can induce Horner Syndrome?

Answer 6

Cluster

Question 7

Migraines have POUNDs, what does that mean?

Answer 7

Pulsatile and Photophobia
One-day duration, 
Unilateral, 
Nausea, 
Disabling

Question 8

Has aura?

Answer 8

Migraines

Question 9

Headache for 4-72 hrs?

Answer 9

Migraines

Question 10

Better in an area of darkness?

Answer 10

Migraines

Question 11

What are migraines due to?

Answer 11

Irritation of CN V, meninges, or blood vessels

release of substance P, calcitonin gene–related peptide, vasoactive peptides

Question 12

Tx for Cluster Headache?

Answer 12

100% O2 and Sumatriptan

Question 13

Electric sensation around the mandibular and maxillary area?

Answer 13

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Question 14

Tx for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Answer 14

Carbamazepine

Question 15

Carbamazepine MOA and 1st line?

Answer 15

MOA: increases Na+ channel inactivation

1st line for trigeminal neuralgia