What type of headache is characterized by pain after head injury and abrupt onset?
A. Headache caused by excessive pressure
B. Headache caused by hemorrhage
C. Headache caused by serious intracranial disease
D. ETTH
ANS: B
Rationale: Headaches caused by a hemorrhage are characterized by headache after a head injury and with an abrupt onset. Headaches associated with the onset of paralysis or a reduced level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, drowsiness, memory loss, loss of consciousness) are strong indications for neuroimaging.
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