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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the medical deterrents to treating a migraine addresses the ________ of the malady.
(a) Likelihood.
(b) Descriptions.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Mechanisms.

2. Sacks points out that many doctors and patients are still looking for the _____________ to help with migraine pain management.
(a) Right book.
(b) Wonder drug.
(c) Best environment.
(d) Wonder regimen.

3. Some doctors have tried _________ which Sacks believes to be grossly fraudulent or mutilating.
(a) Medications.
(b) Surgeries.
(c) Movements.
(d) Therapies.

4. One researcher describes the presence of __________ work patterns during some migraine events.
(a) Lattice.
(b) Impressionistic.
(c) Grill.
(d) Art.

5. Careful monitoring of __________ will also be helpful for those who want to make sure they are minimizing their risk of migraines.
(a) Medications.
(b) Exercise ability.
(c) Food intake.
(d) Toxins.

6. Sacks describes the ________ and the passive reactions to situations in the animal world as a part of his discussion.
(a) Emotional.
(b) Movement.
(c) Noble.
(d) Active.

7. The reaction to a migraine does not need to be uniquely _________, according to the way Sacks feels about the subject.
(a) Emotional.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Animal.
(d) Human.

8. More ________ hallucinations can not be created in the lab setting, according to Sacks and his research.
(a) Painful.
(b) Simple.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Complex.

9. Migraines might also have some specific _________ in one's life, according to Sacks, filling a role the patient needs it to fill.
(a) Purpose.
(b) Movement.
(c) Energy.
(d) Peace.

10. Sacks says that people with fewer than ________ events per year is in need of less extensive interviews than others.
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

11. There are a number of problems that are created by the myriad of _________ that a migraine might cause, according to Sacks.
(a) Tests.
(b) Outcomes.
(c) After effects.
(d) Symptoms.

12. The intensity of pain of a migraine might be relieved by manual __________ of the arteries which are being affected.
(a) Movement.
(b) Aggression.
(c) Compression.
(d) Stimulation.

13. ________ turned inward on oneself, might also create a situation for a migraine to occur.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Hostility.

14. Sacks describes the idea of a migraine to be __________, in his opinion, though others may not share it.
(a) Painful.
(b) Undiagnosable.
(c) Enthralling.
(d) Exciting.

15. Throughout time, there have been theories about the contractions of _________ and how this might relate to migraines.
(a) Arteries.
(b) Arms.
(c) Legs.
(d) Muscles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks does point out that there can be _____________ when using different drug treatments for migraines.

2. Migraines may very well take on the particular aspects of the ________ though it may never be clear what prompts the unit as a whole.

3. There are _____ and transitional attacks of migraines which can make it difficult for a doctor or researcher to decide on a diagnosis of migraine.

4. Sacks also suggests that __________ not be overlooked as a possible treatment for the pain of migraines.

5. As a result of older theories, the practice of __________ became quite popular to help those who were suffering from migraines.

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