Question

question 6
the most common type of vascular headache is _____. these headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, an upset stomach, and, at times, disturbed vision.
a. muscle contraction
b. migraine
c. stress
d. inflammatory

Explanation:

• Muscle contraction headaches (tension headaches) are usually described as a tight - band - like pain around the head, not typically associated with upset stomach or disturbed vision.
• Stress is a trigger for many headaches but is not a type of vascular headache.
• Inflammatory headaches are related to inflammation in the head or neck structures, not the most common vascular headache.
• Migraine is a common vascular headache. It often presents with severe pain (usually unilateral but can be bilateral), nausea (upset stomach), and sometimes visual disturbances like aura.

Answer:

B. Migraine