Which statement is accurate concerning the management of migraine headaches?
1. Acute treatment and prevention are achieved via the same medications.
2. There are no pharmacologic agents available to prevent migraine headaches.
3. Chronic headache pain is managed via daily NSAID use.
4. Vasoconstriction of cranial arteries helps reduce acute headache pain.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Migraine headaches are thought to occur from an initial vasoconstrictive episode that is followed by vasodilation and acute pain. Acute episodes are treated with cranial artery vasoconstrictors and prevention via vasodilators.
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