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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Some patients can respond to _________ as many migraines are sensitive to suggestion during the episode.
(a) Rest.
(b) Herbs.
(c) Hypnosis.
(d) Placebos.

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

4. Those that are told to lighten up on their ________ are much more likely to ignore this advice than to take it from a physician.
(a) Food intake.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Awards.
(d) Ambition.

5. Another category of drugs is aimed at the ___________ of the migraine, according to Sacks.
(a) Support.
(b) Movement.
(c) Symptoms.
(d) Definition.

6. Sacks points out that some drugs simply work for migraines, even though they don't have any ________ basis for this.
(a) Supported.
(b) Chemical.
(c) Research.
(d) True.

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

8. Sometimes, ______ management strategies are necessary in order to prevent and to manage migraines, according to Sacks.
(a) Book.
(b) Outside.
(c) Family.
(d) Risk.

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

10. As a result of older theories, the practice of __________ became quite popular to help those who were suffering from migraines.
(a) Blood letting.
(b) Pain medication.
(c) Hanging upside down.
(d) Stretching.

11. The first category of visual hallucinations that can be seen during a migraine attack is _________.
(a) Nothingness.
(b) Twitching.
(c) Stars.
(d) Expanding spectrum.

12. One of the categories of drugs is aimed at the __________ of the migraine, according to Sacks.
(a) Mechanism.
(b) Outcome.
(c) Definition.
(d) Movement.

13. Sacks says that the best migraine clinic was one in which a patient was told to lie down in a darkened room with _______ and aspirin.
(a) Tea.
(b) Soup.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Milk.

14. The fact that visual ___________ are so common makes their presence fascinating to researchers.
(a) Sounds.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Pains.
(d) Symptoms.

15. Into how many categories does Sacks divide the drugs that are available for the treatment of migraines?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks describes the idea of a migraine to be __________, in his opinion, though others may not share it.

2. What is NOT one of the basic pieces of advice that Sacks offers for those who are suffering from migraines?

3. The _________ of a person who is suffering from a migraine becomes an important part of the study of migraines, according to Sacks.

4. After a migraine, there is a period described as a _________, which often lasts around three hours after the pain subsides.

5. When a patient realizes he will have less pain when he fights off a severe attack, he is more likely to choose to undergo a brief bout of ___________.

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