Headache French Final

Question 1

The drug of choice for treatment of moderate to severe migraine is:

A. Acetaminophen
B. A triptan
C. An ergot
D. Onabotulinum toxin A

Answer 1

B. A triptan

Question 2

Compared to oral sumatriptan, the subcutaneous formulations:

A. Relieve pain faster
B. Are more effective in relieving pain
C. Cause more adverse effects
D. All of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following would not be a consideration for starting pharmacotherapy for migraines prevention?

A. Headaches are severe
B. Headaches that don’t respond to opiate therapy
C. Patient cannot tolerate NSAIDS
D. Patient has a contraindication to acute vasoconstrictor therapy
E. Headaches are disabling

Answer 3

B. Headaches that don’t respond to opiate therapy

Question 4

A patient present to urgent care with a chief complaint of a unilateral, pulsatile headache associated with nausea. The physician prescribes a 5HT agonist as an acute abortive agent. The use of this agent would be contraindicated or require cautious use in which of the following conditions or situations?

A. Ischemic heart disease
B. Moderate to severe migraines
C. Patients who are also taking NSAIDs for osteoarthritis
D. Patients who are also taking an alpha-blocker for BPH

Answer 4

A. Ischemic heart disease