Headache quiz - Ch 150 (billie)

Question 1

what are PE findings for patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 1

normal PE

Question 2

what is the typical presentation of trigemial neuralgia

Answer 2

facial pain in the distribution of the 5th cranial nerve.

characterized by paroxyms of severe pain lasting seconds

Question 3

what is the treatment plan for patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 3

carbamazepine 100mg PO BID then increasing dose slowly as needed.