Headache and Migraine Exam Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+

Headache and Migraine Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+


Which of the following therapeutic interventions would be most appropriate for
the acute management of migraine without aura in a 54-year-old woman recently
discharged from the coronary care unit (CCU) after an acute myocardial infarction
(AMI)?

A. Intranasal sumatriptan

B. Oral acetaminophen and hydrocodone

C. Oral rizatriptan

D. Subcutaneous DHE - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Oral acetaminophen and
hydrocodone



Which of the following nonpharmacologic therapies is/are appropriate

recommendation(s) for prevention of migraine headache?

A. Consistent sleep-wake cycle

B. Caffeine avoidance

C. Daily physical activity

D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D. All of the above

, Which one of the following is NOT a type of primary headache disorder?

A. Migraine

B. Tension

C. Cluster

D. Vascular - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Vascular



Migraine pain is believed to result from activity in which one of the following
systems?

A. Perivascular

B. Trigeminovascular

C. Extravascular

D. Tuberofundibular - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Trigeminovascular



In migraine, genetic factors appear to:

A. Lower the threshold for environmental triggers

B. Raise the threshold for environmental triggers

C. Decrease levels of excitatory amino acids

D. Maintain normal levels of extracellular potassium - CORRECT ANSWER-A.
Lower the threshold for environmental triggers