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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seventeen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many of the patterns that are created are often _________, according to Sacks, which is why further research is needed.
(a) Confusing.
(b) Undetected.
(c) Unmanaged.
(d) Movement oriented.

2. Some patients will simply seek out a _________ when they don't like the advice that they hear.
(a) New medication.
(b) New physician.
(c) New set of symptoms.
(d) New home.

3. Sacks does point out that there can be _____________ when using different drug treatments for migraines.
(a) Pain.
(b) No effects.
(c) Annoyances.
(d) Side effects.

4. What is caused by the arterial pulses and pressure on the affected artery can help during a migraine?
(a) Throbbing.
(b) Heat.
(c) Rapid heartbeat.
(d) Anger.

5. The initial ________ with a patient might be limited, but this should not be the only step in diagnosis and treatment.
(a) Management.
(b) Prescription.
(c) Interview.
(d) Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks points out there are many ___________ toward many diseases and migraines are no exception to this finding.

2. There may also be changes in the levels of __________ which can be present in the aural symptom experience.

3. The central symptoms of a migraine are described as disorders of ________ in this book.

4. Some of the things that patients see in their migraine are random ________ shapes, and some patients choose to draw them.

5. Sacks notes that those who suffer from _________ migraines experience the onset of an attack at fairly regular periods though the times vary from one patient to another.

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