PJ is a 52-year-old man who comes into your community pharmacy and asks for you to recommend something for his headache. He is not over weight and generally looks well. PJ massages his temples, where he describes experiencing a constricting, band-like pain around his head. He experienced similar headache pain approximately 2 times per week for the past few weeks.Three weeks ago, he started a new job in a nearby city as an accountant, which he finds stressfu, and adding to this streass, he now has quite a long commute, which causes him considerable anxiety, particularly if bad traffic causes him to run late. He denies allergies to medications. He is currently taking lisinopril/ hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg/25 mg daily for hypertension and atorvastatin 40 mg daily for hypercholesterolemia. These conditions are under control. He is married with 2 teenage children and enjoys good food and the occasional glass of wine (about twice per month).[Fill in the blank] Based on the symptoms described above what type of headache is PJ likely experiencing? Select one:a) A migraine without aura b) A migraine with aura c) A tension headache d) A sinus headache[Fill in the blank] Out of the following, indicate the TWO most likely causative factors? (2 marks)a) Stress of starting his new jobb) Taking atorvastatin c) Being overweight d) Anxietye) His drinking red wine[Fill in the blank] Identify THREE possible over the counter analgesic medications for alleviating this type of pain. (3 marks)[Fill in the blank] Develop a patient management plan of PJ that includes what your recommendation would be and rationalise your recommendation by addressing the medical and medication related problems identified in this patient. (5 marks)[Fill in the blank]Multiple fill-in-the-blank

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