E02_06 Headache

Question 1

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

1. Hypertension
2. Depression
3. Lack of Appetite
4. Epilepsy

Answer 1

Hypertension - Propranolol
Depression - Fluoxetine
Lack of Appetite - Pizotifen
Epilepsy - Valproate

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B. Acetaminophen

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A. 5-HT1B/1D Agonist

Question 4

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

Answer 4

D. All of the Above

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

2017, 2018_Headache

Preventive therapy is required if the number of tension type headaches exceed 5 in a month.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

2017, 2018_Headache

Barbituate-containing products have a strong tendency to induce analgesic rebound leading to overuse.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

2017, 2018_Headache

A relatively high dose of NSAIDs and early intervention is recommended in the treatment of tension type headache.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

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

Answer 10

A. Ergotamine

Question 11

2018_Headache

Not used as a single drug in the treatment of tension-type headache

A. Caffeine
B. Acetaminophen
C. Celecoxib
D. Tizanidine

Answer 11

A. Caffeine