Headache Types and Treatments Quiz

Which of the following intracranial structures is NOT typically pain-sensitive?

• Cranial sinuses

• Brain parenchyma

• Dura mater near vessels

• Arteries of the dura mater

A patient presents with a sudden onset of a 'thunderclap' headache. Which condition is most likely?

• Migraine with aura

• Tension headache

• Subarachnoid hemorrhage

• Cluster headache

Which of the following nerves is NOT involved in headache pain transmission?

• Trigeminal nerve

• Optic nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Vagus nerve

What distinguishes a migraine headache from a tension-type headache?

• Bilateral tightness

• Associated visual aura and vomiting

• Daily occurrence

• Triggered by poor posture

A middle-aged male presents with severe nocturnal headaches, lacrimation, and nasal congestion. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Tension headache

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Cluster headache

• Migraine without aura

What is the first-line diagnostic imaging for a patient with new-onset severe headache and neurological symptoms?

• X-ray skull

• EEG

• CT scan or MRI

• PET scan

Which of the following best describes the temporal pattern of migraine onset?

• Sudden and severe

• Constant and unrelenting

• Gradual onset, builds to peak, then subsides

• Sharp, stabbing episodes lasting seconds

Which feature differentiates trigeminal neuralgia from other types of facial pain?

• Constant, throbbing pain

• Triggered by eye movement

• Recurrent brief electric shock-like pain

• Responds well to NSAIDs

A patient reports a bilateral, band-like headache worsened by emotional stress and fatigue. Neurological exam is normal. Likely diagnosis?

• Migraine

• Tension headache

• Cluster headache

• CNS tumor

Which headache type is most commonly associated with papilledema and early morning worsening?

• Tension-type headache

• Migraine without aura

• CNS tumor headache

• Cluster headache