Migraine in Primary Care
Expert Guidance on Recognition, Differentiation, Management & Referral
Faculty: Stephanie J. Nahas, MD, MSEd, FARS, FAAN and Simy K. Parikh, MD Grant Support: Pfizer
Joint Providers: Medical Education Resources and Enquiring Minds, LLC
Release: February 29, 2024 Expires on: March 1, 2025 Media Type: internet Completion Time: 1 hour
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Challenge yourself as you diagnose patents, tailor treatment plans, and assess expert guidance for 3 patients exhibiting symptoms of cognitive decline.
Hannah
Hannah, a 23-year-old recent college graduate, presents to your clinic with head pain.
She recalls first experiencing head pain at age 14 years. There was no known trigger at the onset, but she does recall having her first menstrual cycle that same year.
James
James is a 25-year-old man who presents to his primary care provider with concerns about head pain and vision changes.
He describes zig-zag lines in his vision, usually in the left eye but persistent in his right eye if he covers his left eye.
Jan
Jan, a 25-year-old woman, presents to your practice with concerns about frequent headaches for the past 3 years.
She tells you that she has moderate-to-severe throbbing head pain that lasts 2 to 3 days about 5 times per month.
Arnold
Arnold is a 38-year-old man who presents to your practice with continuous headache with an estimated pain severity of 7 to 10.
His medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder.