Headache and Seizure Knowledge Flashcard

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What is a common side effect of aspirin when used as a platelet aggregation inhibitor?

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Excessive bruising.

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What are the five common types of headaches?

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Migraine, Cluster, Tension, Sinus, New daily persistent headache.

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What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) often a warning sign for?

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Stroke.

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Why is it important to turn a patient to one side during a seizure?

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To maintain airway patency.

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Who typically makes up the multidisciplinary team in the rehab phase for stroke patients?

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Nurses, physicians, and therapists.

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What is a migraine?

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A type of headache characterized by intense, throbbing pain, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.

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What is a cluster headache?

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A severe headache that occurs in cyclical patterns or clusters, often causing intense pain around one eye.

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What is a tension headache?

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A common type of headache characterized by a dull, aching pain and a sensation of tightness or pressure across the forehead.

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What is a sinus headache?

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A headache caused by inflammation or congestion in the sinus cavities, often accompanied by facial pain.

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What is a new daily persistent headache?

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A headache that starts suddenly and is present every day without significant relief.