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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fourteen through Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Migraines and seizures are linked on both a _________ and genetic basis, according to Sacks in this book.
(a) Hydration.
(b) Food.
(c) Constitutional.
(d) Wine.

2. Some people will have troubles understanding __________ as a result of an aura which precedes a migraine.
(a) Movement.
(b) Decisions.
(c) Music.
(d) Language.

3. Another uncommon drug therapy for migraines which has been prescribed by Sacks is _____________.
(a) Psychotropics.
(b) Amphetamines.
(c) Downers.
(d) Weight loss drugs.

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

5. A person who is self destructive might desire self __________ so that he can continue to hurt himself.
(a) Punishment.
(b) Isolation.
(c) Control.
(d) Abandonment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the migraine medication that is delivered in very large doses at the start of a migraine?

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

3. Some doctors and researchers are concerned about the possibility of _______ as a result of migraines.

4. And another category of drugs are called __________ which are used for sleep or for relaxation during the treatment of a migraine.

5. Sacks pointed out that a woman's hair turned __________ on one side, the side where she would have her headaches.

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