Pharmacology - Chapter 30 - Drugs for Headache Flashcards
1
Q
Headache - Induced by…
A
stress/eye disorders/fatigue/hypertension/acute illness/hyperthyroidism/alcohol/infection.
2
Q
_____ can treat mild headaches.
A
OTC Meds.
3
Q
Migraine Headaches - def
A
unilateral, throbbing or nonthrobbing head pain, often associated with nausea, vomitting, photophobia and phonophobia.
4
Q
Migraines - usually happen…
A
in the morning.
5
Q
Migraine with aura =
A
visual flashes (classic migraine.)
6
Q
Migraine without aura - common migraine - happens in ___ of the people.
A
80%.
7
Q
Objectives of drug therapy for Migraines -
A
abort an ongoing attack and prevent attacks.
