1. Which of the following can not hurt when you have a headache. A network of nerves which extends over the scalp Nerves in the face, mouth, and throat Muscles of the head Blood vessels along the surface and at the base of the brain Bones of the skull and tissues of the brain
2. A number of chemicals help transmit pain-related information to the brain. Endorphins are natural painkilling proteins. Endorphin is: Greek for the morphine within Latin for the morphine within Greek for the painkiller within Latin for the painkiller within Greek for painfree within
3. Which of the following health professionals would not typically see patients for a headache: Family practitioner Internist Neurologist Psychologist Proctologist
4. An electroencephalogram measures: Heart rate Blood pressure Brain activity Blood chemistry Scull shape and size
5. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields and which of the following to produce an image that provides information about the structure and biochemistry of the brain: Microwaves Blood chemistry Blood pressure Radio waves Heart rate
6. There are four categories of headache diagnoses. Which of the following is not among the four: Vascular Muscle contraction Traction Inflammatory Chemical
7. Different classes of medications are sometimes used to treat children with headache. Which of the following is rarely -- if ever -- recommended: Analgesics or antiemetics Anticonvulsants Steroids Beta-blockers Sedatives or antidepressants
8. A symptom of classic migraine headache in which the patient sees flashing lights or zigzag lines, or temporary lose of vision is called: Araura Aura Raura Arura Rura
9. Which of the following is not likely to cause chronic muscle-contraction headaches: Depression or anxiety Holding one's chin down while reading Prolonged writing under poor light Holding a phone between the shoulder and ear Casual walking
10. Which of the following over-the-counter products are sometimes used to relieve head pain: Sinus headache caplets Headache powder or herbs Cooling headache pads Tiger Balm All of the above
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