Maryville NURS 620 Exam 1
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Four types of headaches—ANSWER-Traction (tension), Vascular (migraine), cluster, mixed
(vascular and tension), Inflammatory
How do you treat migraines?—ANSWER-1. Avoid triggers
2. Use biofeedback
3. Use abortive therapy... medications
4. Preventative medications
What are some of the ABORTIVE migraine medications?—ANSWER-'Triptans' Trip the switch
to abort the headache
Almotriptan (Exert)
Eletriptan (Relpax)
Frovatriptan (Frova
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Zolmatriptan (Zomig)
, PREVENTATIVE/PROPHYLACTIC migraine medicines—ANSWER-Beta-blockers "olol"
Propranolol
Metoprolol
Timolol
Atenolol
Dizziness is a—ANSWER-sensation of unsteadiness, or feeling of movement inside of the
head
Vertigo is—ANSWER-Sensation of the room spinning and obects moving around the head
Differential Diagnosis for dizziness would be—ANSWER-1. Anxiety
2. CNS disorders
3. Systemic disorders
4. Peripheral vestibular disease
Differential diagnosis for dizziness and vertigo—ANSWER-Peripheral Vestibular Disease,
systemic disorder, central nervous system disorder
Peripheral Vestibular Disease is—ANSWER-There is a problem located in the labyrinth of the
middle ear. Signs and symptoms include dizziness, N/V, diaphoresis, trouble balancing,
vertigo, tinnitus, pressure in the ear, intermittent hearing loss, diplopia.
Medications prescribed for vertigo?—ANSWER-Meclizine
Phenergan. Take these medications for a week, then taper slowly.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Four types of headaches—ANSWER-Traction (tension), Vascular (migraine), cluster, mixed
(vascular and tension), Inflammatory
How do you treat migraines?—ANSWER-1. Avoid triggers
2. Use biofeedback
3. Use abortive therapy... medications
4. Preventative medications
What are some of the ABORTIVE migraine medications?—ANSWER-'Triptans' Trip the switch
to abort the headache
Almotriptan (Exert)
Eletriptan (Relpax)
Frovatriptan (Frova
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Zolmatriptan (Zomig)
, PREVENTATIVE/PROPHYLACTIC migraine medicines—ANSWER-Beta-blockers "olol"
Propranolol
Metoprolol
Timolol
Atenolol
Dizziness is a—ANSWER-sensation of unsteadiness, or feeling of movement inside of the
head
Vertigo is—ANSWER-Sensation of the room spinning and obects moving around the head
Differential Diagnosis for dizziness would be—ANSWER-1. Anxiety
2. CNS disorders
3. Systemic disorders
4. Peripheral vestibular disease
Differential diagnosis for dizziness and vertigo—ANSWER-Peripheral Vestibular Disease,
systemic disorder, central nervous system disorder
Peripheral Vestibular Disease is—ANSWER-There is a problem located in the labyrinth of the
middle ear. Signs and symptoms include dizziness, N/V, diaphoresis, trouble balancing,
vertigo, tinnitus, pressure in the ear, intermittent hearing loss, diplopia.
Medications prescribed for vertigo?—ANSWER-Meclizine
Phenergan. Take these medications for a week, then taper slowly.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
