Sinus headache signs - Answer-Signs/symptoms: pain in forehead or behind eyes, pain
upon waking, bending down or blowing nose may intensify
Sinus headache treatment - Answer-decongestant + pain relief
Pseudoephedrine dosing - Answer-Adult: 60 mg/ 2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours, do
not exceed 8 tablets in a day
Pediatric (under 12): 30 mg /1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours, do not exceed 4 tablets in
a day
Acetaminophen dosing - Answer-Adult: 325 mg / 2 tablets every 6 hours do not exceed
10 tablets in a day
Pediatric (4 months-12 years): 0.18 ml/lb every 6 hours do not exceed 5 doses in a day
Tension headache signs - Answer-bilateral, diffuse pain over the top of the head to the
base of the skull, tight or pressing pain, gradual onset
Migraine signs - Answer-unilateral, immediate onset, throbbing pain, nausea and
vomiting, photosensitivity, possibly aura
Migraine causes to mention - Answer-oral contraceptives, caffeine
Migraine follow-up - Answer-follow up with doctor if symptoms persist 10 days
Special migraine question - Answer-If migraine is suspected, you must ask the patient if
they are experiencing nausea/vomiting or photosensitivity
Fever follow-up - Answer-see doctor if fever persists for more than 3 days, if fever
increases during treatment, or if there are signs of infection
Non-pharm fever treatment - Answer-adequate fluid intake, tepid baths, cool
environment, use the same thermometer
Ibuprofen dosing - Answer-Adult: 400 mg/2 tablets every 6 hours do not exceed more
than 6 tablets in a day
Pediatric: 0.2 ml/lb every 3 hours
(In case of calculation: 7.5 mg/kg every 6 hours)
Cold follow-up - Answer-see a doctor if symptoms persist 7-10 days, if a high fever is
reached, or experiencing chest pain
Cough and cold non-pharm treatments - Answer-humidifiers, cough drops, elevate the
head of the bed, increase fluids, netti pot