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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sacks does not believe there is a connection with _________ being a part of the chemical reaction that takes place during a headache.
(a) Pollution.
(b) Digestion.
(c) Histamines.
(d) Movements.

2. One patient believes there are small _________ in the room with him, even when there are not.
(a) Children.
(b) Monsters.
(c) Mice.
(d) Indians.

3. Some patients only need to be seen once in a while to make sure they are maintaining their _________ for managing their migraines.
(a) Doctor visits.
(b) Life.
(c) Physical therapy.
(d) Instructions.

4. How many areas of aural symptoms does Sacks point out to be the case for most patients?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

5. What is the name of the migraine medication that is delivered in very large doses at the start of a migraine?
(a) Ergotamine tartrate.
(b) Willow bark.
(c) Pseudoephedrine.
(d) Ibuprofen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks points out that some migraines tend to present themselves as a ________, from the earliest signs to the aftereffects.

2. Sacks says there is no way to predict every stage of a migraine as the migraine is, by definition, __________ in nature.

3. The later interviews with a patient should delve more deeply into the _________ of the patient so as to discern the best possible treatment.

4. The _________ migraine is one that comes to light when a patient is highly emotional and tends toward intense rage.

5. __________ migraines are always present in those who have cases of severe nausea along with their pain.

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