Headaches Flashcards
1
Q
Primary
A
- Migraine
- Tension-Type
- Cluster
2
Q
Secondary
A
Caused by another condition or disorder
- sinus infection
- neck injury
- brain tumor
3
Q
Migraine
A
- Unilateral throbbing pain
- associated with low brain magnesium
- book 4-72 hr
- more common in women
- aura
4
Q
Characteristic of Migraine
A
- unilateral
- photophobia
- irritability, sweating
- N/V
5
Q
Phases of Migraine
A
- Premonitory: symptoms occur days before migraine
- Aura: warning sign before or w/ HA
- Headache: throbbing unilateral HA
- Postdrome: pain subsides
6
Q
Tension HA
A
- Bilateral
- base of skull
- notes caused by muscle contractions
- constant, squeezing tightness
7
Q
Characteristics of Tension HA
A
- palpable neck and shoulder muscle tension
- stiff neck
- tenderness
- constant feeling of pressure
8
Q
Cluster HA
A
- notes severe form of VASCULAR headache
- unilateral
- localized to eye or orbit
9
Q
Characteristics of Cluster HA
A
- 5min- 3 hrs
- dropping of eyelid on affected side
- watering of eye
- nasal congestion
- penetration pain
10
Q
Pharmacological management Migraine, Cluster, & Tension HA
A
- Tripitan: Sumatriptan (Imitrex) *ALL except Tension HA
- o2 therapy (Cluster HA)
- NSAIDS or Tylenol. Can be combined with muscle relaxant, tranquilizer, or sedative (Tension HA)
