Migraine vs Headache Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1Which statement about migraine triggers is most accurate?
  • People with migraine can prevent every attack by eliminating enough triggers.
  • One specific food is responsible for nearly all migraine attacks.
  • A suspected trigger confirms that the headache is migraine.
  • Possible triggers vary between people and may contribute to an attack without being the underlying cause of migraine.
• 2During exercise, someone experiences a sudden headache that reaches maximum intensity within about a minute and is unlike any previous headache. What is the most appropriate response?
  • Wait several days to see whether the same pattern returns
  • Seek urgent medical assessment
  • Assume it is migraine because physical activity can worsen migraine
  • Record it in a diary but take no other action
• 10A headache occurs with fever, a stiff neck, increasing confusion, and unusual drowsiness. What should the person do?
  • Treat it as an ordinary tension-type headache
  • Obtain urgent medical help
  • Wait until the fever resolves before seeking advice
  • Use light sensitivity alone to decide whether it is migraine