What type of headache is characterized by pain triggered by coughing, sneezing, or straining; vomiting; and worsening when lying down?
A. Headache caused by excessive pressure
B. Headache caused by hemorrhage
C. Headache caused by serious intracranial disease
D. ETTH
ANS: A
Rationale: Headaches caused by excessive pressure, including hydrocephalus or tumor, are characterized by headache present at wakening; pain triggered by coughing, sneezing, or straining; vomiting (may also indicate migraine); and worsening when lying down.
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