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Headaches & Fever Flashcards

1
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What are the major groups of headaches?

A

Primary and secondary

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2
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Primary headaches account for ___% of headaches

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90

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3
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Which major group of headache has an underlying medical condition?

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Secondary

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4
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Which major group of headache can be fixed via self care?

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Primary

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5
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What are the subgroups in primary headaches?

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  1. Tension-type
  2. Migraine
  3. Sinus
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6
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What is the onset in sinus headaches?

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Simultaneous with sinus symptoms

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7
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What is the onset in migraines?

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Sudden

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8
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What is the onset in tension-type headaches?

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Gradual

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9
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How long do migraines last?

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Hours to 2-3 days

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10
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How long do sinus headaches last?

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Days (resolved with sinus symptoms)

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11
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How long do tension-type headaches last?

A

Hours to days

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12
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What are some exclusions for self-treatment?

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  1. Severe head pain
  2. > 10 days with or without treatment
  3. Last trimester of pregnancy
  4. < 8 years of age
  5. High fever or signs of serious infection
  6. History of liver disease
  7. Consumption of ≥3 alcoholic drinks per day
  8. Secondary headache – head trauma, stroke, substance abuse or withdrawal, bacterial or vial infection, or disorders of cranial structures
  9. No formal diagnosis of migraine headache
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13
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What are some non-pharmacological treatments for tension-type headaches?

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Relaxation exercises + physical activity that involves stretching

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14
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Which type of headaches have non-pharmacological treatments?

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Tension-type and migraines

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15
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What are some non-pharmacological treatments for migraines?

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  1. Keep a regular schedule (sleep, eat, etc)
  2. Manage stress
  3. Diet restrictions w/ triggers
  4. Avoid hunger / low glucose
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16
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What is the recommended dose of APAP for <12 years of age?

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Weight based; 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours

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17
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What is the max dose of APAP for <12 years of age?

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480mg/dose or 2400mg/day

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18
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What is the recommended dose of APAP for ≥12 years of age?

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325-1000 mg every 4-6 hour

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19
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What is the max dose of APAP for ≥12 years of age?

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Max: 4g
Recommended: 3250mg

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20
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What is the recommended dose of Ibuprofen for <12 years of age?

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Weight based; 5-10 mg/kg every 6-8 hours

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21
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What is the recommended dose of Ibuprofen for ≥12 years of age?

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200-400 mg every 4-6 hours as needed

22
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What is the max dose of Ibuprofen for <12 years of age?

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300 mg/dose or 1200mg/day

23
Q

What is the max dose of Ibuprofen for ≥12 years of age?

A

1200mg/day

24
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What is the recommended dose of Naproxen for <12 years of age?

A

DO NOT USE

25
Q

What is the max dose of Naproxen for ≥12 years of age?

A

Doesn’t list, but you can take 2 tabs within the first hour (660mg)

26
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What is the recommended dose of Naproxen for ≥12 years of age?

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Take 220 mg every 8-12 hours as needed

27
Q

What is the recommended age for aspirin use?

A

≥19 years old

28
Q

What is acetaminophen’s boxed warning?

A

Risk of hepatotoxicity

29
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What are NSAID’s boxed warnings?

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  1. Serious cardiovascular thrombotic events

2. Serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcerations, and perforation

30
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What is Aspirin’s boxed warning?

A

Reye’s Syndrome, dont take if you are a kid w/ chicken pox or has flu-like symptoms

31
Q

What should you take if you’re pregnant?

A

Acetaminophen

32
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What should you absolutely avoid if you’re pregnant?

A

NSAIDs and aspirin.

33
Q

When should you follow up on episodic tension-type headaches?

A

6-12 weeks

34
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When should you follow up on chronic tension-type headache

35
Q

When should you follow up on migraine headaches?

A

Within 10 days

36
Q

Which age group can use rectal thermometers?

37
Q

Which age group can use oral thermometers?

A

≥3 years

38
Q

Which age group can use temporal thermometers?

A

≥3 years

39
Q

Which age group can use tympanic thermometers?

A

≥3 years

40
Q

Which thermometer is the most reliable?

41
Q

Which age group should avoid Naproxen + Aspirin?

A

≤12 years

42
Q

Fever, Rectal temperature?

43
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Fever, Oral temperature?

44
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Fever, Axillary temperature?

45
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Fever, Tympanic temperature?

46
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Fever, Temporal temperature?

A

0-2months = 100.7˚F
3months-2years: 100.3˚F
>4years: 100.1˚F

47
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What are the exclusions for self-treatment of fever?

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  1. <3 months of age with rectal temperature ≥100.4F (38.0 C)
  2. > 3 months of age with rectal temperature ≥104.0F (40.0 C) or equivalent
  3. Severe symptoms of infection
  4. Risk of hyperthermia (temperature >106F)
  5. Impaired O2 utilization in pulmonary or cardiac disease
  6. Impaired immune function
  7. CNS damage
  8. <2 years of age with fevers that persists >24 hours
  9. > 2 years of age with fevers that persists >3days with or without treatment
  10. Children with history of febrile seizures
  11. Children who displays any of these symptoms:
    •Spots or rash
    •Sleepy, irritable, or hard to wake up
    •Vomiting and cannot keep down fluids; refuses to
    drink any fluids
    •Repeated diarrhea
    •Stiff neck
48
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What are the non-pharmacologic treatments of fever?

A
  1. Drink more water
  2. Wear lightweight clothing
  3. Remove blankets
  4. Maintain comfortable room temperature
49
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What is not an acceptable non-pharmacologic treatment for fever?

A

Ice water bath or alcohol sponge bath

50
Q

How many days can you use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for self-treatment of fever?

A

Max = 3 days

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