4th Year HA Flashcards
1
Q
where do acoustic neuromas typically arise?
A
vestibular nerve at the cerebellopontine angle
2
Q
management of trigeminal neuralgia
A
carbamazepine
3
Q
presentation of trigeminal neuralgia
A
paroxysmal stabbing pain lasting seconds
usually unilateral
tic douloureux
4
Q
what is tic douloureux?
A
face screwing up in response to pain
5
Q
what can trigger pain in trigeminal neuralgia?
A
touching the area
6
Q
what headache can mimic stroke?
A
hemiplegia migraine
7
Q
what is used when migraine starts to develop?
A
triptans
8
Q
long-term management of migraines
A
propranolol
topiramate
9
Q
when are triptans contraindicated?
A
hypertension
10
Q
presentation of cluster HA
A
rapid onset excruciating pain around one eye with lid swelling lacrimation facial flushing rhinorrhoea miosis
11
Q
management of cluster HA
A
oxygen
sumatriptan
avoid alcohol
