Question 1

Migraines are a common comorbidity of _____.&#10;A) depression&#10;B) lupus&#10;C) arthritis&#10;D) diabetes

Accepted Answer

Migraines are often associated with depression, as both conditions can share similar neurological pathways and can influence each other.

Question 2

What is the most common food trigger for migraines?&#10;A) sugar&#10;B) milk&#10;C) sodium&#10;D) alcohol

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a common trigger for migraines, as it can cause dehydration and affect blood flow, leading to headaches.

Question 3

Migraines _____ during pregnancy.&#10;A) commonly improve&#10;B) commonly worsen&#10;C) are less severe but much longer-lasting&#10;D) are more severe but much shorter in duration

Accepted Answer

Migraines commonly improve during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, due to hormonal changes.

Question 4

What effect does menopause have on migraineurs?&#10;A) It results in improvement for the majority of those who undergo induced menopause.&#10;B) It results in improvement for the majority of those who undergo natural menopause.&#10;C) It results in improvement regardless of whether menopause is induced or natural.&#10;D) It worsens regardless of whether menopause is induced or natural.

Accepted Answer

Menopause, particularly natural menopause, often leads to an improvement in migraine symptoms for many women, likely due to the stabilization of hormone levels.

Question 5

Deposition of _____ in the periaqueductal gray correlates with the burden of migraine.&#10;A) calcium&#10;B) zinc&#10;C) iron&#10;D) potassium

Accepted Answer

Iron deposition in the periaqueductal gray has been associated with the burden of migraine, as it may indicate chronic pain and neuroinflammation.

Question 6

Which statement about Divalproex is correct?&#10;A) It is a prescription medication used to treat a migraine once it starts.&#10;B) It is a type of beta-blocker.&#10;C) It is associated with weight loss.&#10;D) Its use is contraindicated during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Divalproex is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects and developmental disorders.

Question 7

A serious consideration in the use of estrogen-containing by migraineurs is the increased incidence of _____.&#10;A) vomiting&#10;B) ischemic stroke&#10;C) hearing loss&#10;D) pancreatic cancer

Accepted Answer

Estrogen-containing medications can increase the risk of ischemic stroke in individuals who suffer from migraines, particularly those with aura.

Question 8

Prior to puberty, the incidence rate of migraines is higher among girls than among boys.

Accepted Answer

Before puberty, boys are more likely to experience migraines than girls. After puberty, the incidence rate becomes higher in girls.

Question 9

Morbidly obese women have been shown to have a high incidence of migraine with aura.

Accepted Answer

Migraine with aura is a type of migraine that is preceded by visual disturbances, such as flashing lights or zigzag lines. It is more common in women than in men, and the risk of developing migraine with aura is increased in women who are obese.

Question 10

Overuse of acute antimigraine agents can cause attacks to become more frequent.

Accepted Answer

Overuse of acute antimigraine medications can lead to medication overuse headache, where the frequency of headaches increases.

Question 11

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have greater efficacy in treating migraines when administered very early in the attack.

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Question 12

Women having migraine with aura show significantly lower mean estradiol levels during a typical menstrual cycle compared to women without a history of migraine and those with migraine without aura.

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Question 13

How long do migraine attacks typically last?

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Question 14

What nonpharmacological approaches to migraine treatment are recommended during pregnancy?

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Question 15

What is believed to be the major mechanism behind menstrual migraines?

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Deck 32: Migraine in Women