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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. There are _____ and transitional attacks of migraines which can make it difficult for a doctor or researcher to decide on a diagnosis of migraine.
(a) Hybrid.
(b) Flawed.
(c) Moving.
(d) Energetic.

3. What is the title that Ralph M. Siegel has, according to the way he is described in this chapter?
(a) BS.
(b) MD.
(c) Ph.D.
(d) MA.

4. Sacks wants to point out that many doctors and researchers __________ too much from the data they receive in order to find these answers.
(a) Understand.
(b) Guess.
(c) Extrapolate.
(d) Reason.

5. Sacks wants to point out that there are few _________ that have any value in helping with a migraine case.
(a) Movements.
(b) Generalizations.
(c) Activities.
(d) Studies.

6. The later interviews with a patient should delve more deeply into the _________ of the patient so as to discern the best possible treatment.
(a) Mood.
(b) Children.
(c) Life.
(d) Spouse.

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

8. Who wrote the last chapter of the book, which is made clear in the notes and the headings?
(a) Students.
(b) Siegel.
(c) Sacks.
(d) A group of therapists.

9. The advice that Sacks gives patients, as referenced in #125, has been around since the time of __________, according to the author.
(a) Plato.
(b) Tyrranus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Hippocrates.

10. That migraines might have a role in one's life is the _________, rather than the rule, according to Sacks.
(a) Attribution.
(b) Exception.
(c) Basis.
(d) Theory.

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

12. Studies fail to prove indications of a relationship between __________ causes and migraines, so Sacks does not believe this to be a valid cause.
(a) Electrical correlation.
(b) Swallowing.
(c) Strength training.
(d) Movement.

13. During this section of the book, Sacks points out there is a _________ inside the human head, according to his experience.
(a) Study.
(b) Book.
(c) Laboratory.
(d) Minefield.

14. Other patients will see __________ of people or places as a part of hallucinations during a migraine attack.
(a) Clear visions.
(b) Words.
(c) Representations.
(d) Markers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Some people who have constant migraines that interrupt their life may have to _________ to live with them.

2. Another of the medical deterrents to treating a migraine is aimed at the emotional ______ where this is considered to be a primary source of migraines.

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

4. The reaction to a migraine does not need to be uniquely _________, according to the way Sacks feels about the subject.

5. In Sacks' mind, there is no reason to believe that ________ do not suffer from migraines as well, according to his logic.

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