MDC Questions And Answers

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.