Migraine Flashcards
1
Q
Typical headache symptoms of a migraine (any 4)
A
Moderate to severe intensity
Pounding or throbbing
Usually unilateral
Photophobia
Phonophobia (loud noises)
With or without aura
Nausea and vomiting
2
Q
What are the 4 types of aura
A
Sparks in vision
Blurred vision
Lines across vision
Loss of different visual fields
3
Q
What emergency can hemiplegic migraines mimic?
A
Stroke
4
Q
Key symptoms of a hemiplegic migraine (3)
A
Hemiplegia
Ataxia
Change in conciseness
5
Q
Acute management of migraines (4)
A
Paracetamol
Triptans (sumatriptan)
NSAIDS
Antiemetics
6
Q
What is the MOA of triptans
A
5HT (serotonin) receptor agonist
7
Q
Migraine prophylaxis (3)
A
Propranolol
Topiramate (teratogenic)
Amitriptyline
8
Q
What vitamin supplement may reduce the incidence of migraines
A
B2 (riboflavin)
