1. With regard to causes of headache and the most appropriate course of action to take, which of the following requires a medical referral?

2. Which of following is a “red flag” or alarm situation requiring immediate physician referral in a patient who presents with a headache?

3. Which of the following types of headache is usually described as a throbbing, pounding pain that is worse on 1 side of the head that may have accompanying visual disturbances known as aura?

4. A patient is complaining of headache that feels as though someone is pushing a hot piece of steel through their eye. The pain is only on 1 side of the head. Which type of headache does the patient likely have?

5. The maximum recommended duration of nonphysician-supervised use of oral analgesics in the treatment of pain is usually:

6. An older patient is ready to check out at the pharmacy counter. In addition to his sleep medication, he has a bottle of naproxen that he would like to purchase. What information might be useful when ascertaining his risk for possible stomach bleeds?

7. Which of the following is not an effective medication for pain related to inflammation?

8. Topical analgesics:

9. Which topical therapeutic ingredient should not be recommended for use in a patient who has an aspirin allergy?

10. A patient has a habit of drinking 4 or more cans of beer every night. Which is the safest medication for him to use to relieve his muscle pain?

Evaluation Questions

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24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?

25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?

26. How many years have you been in practice?

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