MDC 4 Exam1 Answered- Graded A+ -Rasmussen University

Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta blocker and calcium channel blockers to prevent a migraine. What education should the nurse give to the patient regarding these medications? Do not stop the medications What are some trigger foods for migraines? aged cheeses, smoked meats, fermented deli meats, pickles, beer, wine, nuts (think tyramine) A patient is trying to see what things trigger their migraines. What education can the nurse provide? Keep a food diary and determine what foods may make the migraine occur. A patient tells the nurse that they see flashing lights before their headache starts. What is this called? Aura A aura may happen with _______ and ________. Migraines, Seizures S/S of Migraines Photophobia, N,V,head pain, phonophobia A patient tells their spouse who is a nurse they are having a migraine. What would the nurse tell them to do? Go into a cool dark room and rest while sitting up. A nurse is setting up a room for a patient coming in for a seizure. What things should be included in the room? Working suction and o2, padded bed side rails, placement of an IV when patient arrives. What should you never place in a patients mouth when they are having a seizure? Tongue blade