A 36-year-old man presents with acute onset of severe unilateral periorbital headache lasting 45 minutes, associated with lacrimation and nasal conges...

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A 36-year-old man presents with acute onset of severe unilateral periorbital headache lasting 45 minutes, associated with lacrimation and nasal congestion. Attacks occur nightly for the last 2 weeks. What acute treatment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask

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Oral sumatriptan

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Paracetamol

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Propranolol

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Verapamil

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Cluster headache

A 36-year-old man presents with acute onset of severe unilateral periorbital headache lasting 45 minutes, associated with lacrimation and nasal congestion. Attacks occur nightly for the last 2 weeks. What acute treatment is most appropriate?