Headache Flashcards
what type(s) of headaches have bilateral localization?
tension type
what type(s) of headaches have unilateral localization?
migraine
cluster
what type of headache is a constant pain lasting 4-6 hrs?
tension-type
what type of headache lasts 4-72 hrs?
migraine
what type of headache lasts 1.5-3 hrs and is repetitive?
cluster
what type of headache is characterized by steady “band-like” pain?
tension
what type of headache is characterized by pulsating pain with nausea, photophobia, and/or phonophobia?
migraine
what type of headache is characterized by excruciating periorbital pain with autonomic symptoms?
cluster
(lacrimation, rhinorrhea, conjuctival injection)
what type of headache may present with Horner’s syndrome?
cluster
what type of headache is present with either photophobia or phonophobia?
(not both)
tension
what type of headache is the most common primary headache?
tension
what type of headache(s) are more common in females?
migraine
tension-type
what type of headache(s) are more common in males?
cluster
MOA of triptans
5-HT1 agonists
inhibit trigeminal nerve activation, prevent VIP release, induce vasoconstriction
classic triad of opioid overdose
miosis
AMS
respiratory depression
(others: seizures, constipation, nausea, bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia)