headaches

Question 3

What is critical for describing the type of headache?

Answer 3

Communication of specific symptoms and location of pain

Also assess the patient’s level of disability when experiencing the headache.

Question 4

What type of headache is characterized by a feeling of pressure in the front of the head or both sides?

Answer 4

Tension headache

Tension headache is the most common type, affecting 80% to 90% of the population.

Question 5

What percentage of women experience tension headaches compared to men?

Answer 5

Women: 86%, Men: 65%

Reference: Winland-Brown, Horn, Keller, 2019.

Question 6

What type of headache is described as having stabbing pain on one side of the face?

Answer 6

Cluster headache

Pain is constant and occurs in ‘clusters’ or periods of time.

Question 7

How long can cluster headache pain typically last when untreated?

Answer 7

15 minutes to 3 hours

Patients may feel agitated and restless during this time.

Question 8

What symptoms accompany a sinus headache?

Answer 8

Throbbing pain and pressure in front of the face and sinuses, nasal congestion

Accompanied by upper respiratory symptoms.

Question 9

What are the characteristics of a migraine headache?

Answer 9

Unilateral, pulsating, intense pain lasting from a few hours to 3 days

May cause nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light, noise, and smells.

Question 10

What is an aura in relation to migraine headaches?

Answer 10

Occurs before the onset of migraine headaches or during the initial development of pain

Usually lasts 10–30 minutes.

Question 11

What is a visual aura defined as?

Answer 11

Shimmering light

Sensory aura is defined as tingling and numbness in the hands and tongue.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Tension headache feels like a band is ______ around the head.

Answer 12

tightening

Often related to stress or poor posture.

Question 13

True or False: Migraine headaches can occur with or without an aura.

Answer 13

True

Auras can manifest as visual or sensory symptoms.