AHA Exam 2 Study Guide from Chen Walta Review

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Pulsating or throbbing pain. Causes- Menstrual cycle, not eating, birth control pills, let down after stress. Can cause nausea/vomiting Older adults Unilateral or bilateral Lasts hours to days Occu... rs anytime Throbbing Causes-stress, anger, bruxism Adulthood Bilateral or occiput Lasts for hours Occurs in morning Throbbing Remits as the day progresses Adulthood Unilateral ½-2 hours duration Onset at night Intense burning, boring, searing, knifelike Can cause personality changes, sleep disturbances Caused by alcohol consumption Occurs more in men Thyroid problems based on patient history Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Weight gain Constipation Fatigue Cold intolerance Normal size thyroid Goiter Nodules Weight loss Tachycardia Diarrhea Heat sensitivity Normal size thyroid Goiter Nodules Fine hair Brittle nails [Show More]

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