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Chapter 6.5 Flashcards

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What is a migraine and how is it different from other headaches?

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They are a moderate/severe headache caused by inflammation of the trigeminal nerve: CNIV (Ocular, maxillary and mandibular branches)

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Why might someone get migraines?

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  • It is caused by dilation and contriction of the blood vessels in the head.
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What are the stages of migraine development? How is pain rated in the migraine stage?

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