mdc4 exam 1
1. cerebral aneurysm severe headache, dilated pupils, blurred vision, neck pain, nausea, photosen-
symptoms sitivity
2. What are Completes ADLs, subtle changes in memory and behavior
the characteris-
tics of early-stage
Alzheimer's dis-
ease?
3. What are Wandering behavior, agitation, incontinence
the characteristics
of moderate-stage
Alzheimer's dis-
ease?
4. What are Bedridden, seizures, tremors, Agnosia
the characteris-
tics of late-stage
Alzheimer's dis-
ease?
5. Migraine Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours
signs/symptoms Steady ache to violent throbbing
Unilateral, worse with activity
Aura
Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
6. Education about take daily at the same time
Propranolol
7. Multiple Sclerosis immunomodulators and immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so
treatment rotate injection sites
, mdc4 exam 1
8. Clinical manifesta- nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
tions of meningitis
9. Treatment for se- ergotamine tartrate (taken at the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets
vere migraines* in 24 hours
10. How does er- acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels
gotamine tartrate
work?
11. priorities for lay on left side, adequate airway, padded rails.
seizure precau-
tions
12. how to manage a suction and 02,
patient with active bedrails up and padded,
seizure IV access,
give ativan/lorazepam
13. New onset of a ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
migraine and the
doctor wants a ct
with contrast
14. Dietary restric- caffeine, alcohol, pickled foods, aged cheeses, artificial sweeteners,
tions for people
with migraines
15. How can you pro- Increase head of bed to 30-45 degrees, decrease noise in the room, provide
tect a client with in- stool softners, prevent elevated interthoracic pressure
creased ICP?
16. How do anxious/anxiety
Alzheimer's pa-
, mdc4 exam 1
tients act with
changes in their
environment
17. What is our pri- ABC's and stabalize cervical spine
ority with cervical
spinal injuries
18. stroke nursing in- small bites with food,
terventions diet - pureed, watch the affected side for food pocketing,
dentures,
sit up right 90 degrees,
DO NOT use straws.
19. CSF clear fluid, halo ring, DO NOT put things in their ears
20. Stroke tuck chin to swallow to prevent aspiration
21. Contraindication lumbar puncture
for increased ICP
22. Elevated ICP greater than 20 mmHg sustained
23. Significant sign of LOC- earliest sign, Decrease in patients neurological status.
ICP
24. Cervical injury: keep body in alignment so that jugular does not occlude
Above level of C4
25. Proprioception perception/position to space - forget about body on the one side
26. Monitor BP after do neuro checks
giving meds to a
stroke pt
1. cerebral aneurysm severe headache, dilated pupils, blurred vision, neck pain, nausea, photosen-
symptoms sitivity
2. What are Completes ADLs, subtle changes in memory and behavior
the characteris-
tics of early-stage
Alzheimer's dis-
ease?
3. What are Wandering behavior, agitation, incontinence
the characteristics
of moderate-stage
Alzheimer's dis-
ease?
4. What are Bedridden, seizures, tremors, Agnosia
the characteris-
tics of late-stage
Alzheimer's dis-
ease?
5. Migraine Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours
signs/symptoms Steady ache to violent throbbing
Unilateral, worse with activity
Aura
Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
6. Education about take daily at the same time
Propranolol
7. Multiple Sclerosis immunomodulators and immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so
treatment rotate injection sites
, mdc4 exam 1
8. Clinical manifesta- nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
tions of meningitis
9. Treatment for se- ergotamine tartrate (taken at the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets
vere migraines* in 24 hours
10. How does er- acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels
gotamine tartrate
work?
11. priorities for lay on left side, adequate airway, padded rails.
seizure precau-
tions
12. how to manage a suction and 02,
patient with active bedrails up and padded,
seizure IV access,
give ativan/lorazepam
13. New onset of a ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
migraine and the
doctor wants a ct
with contrast
14. Dietary restric- caffeine, alcohol, pickled foods, aged cheeses, artificial sweeteners,
tions for people
with migraines
15. How can you pro- Increase head of bed to 30-45 degrees, decrease noise in the room, provide
tect a client with in- stool softners, prevent elevated interthoracic pressure
creased ICP?
16. How do anxious/anxiety
Alzheimer's pa-
, mdc4 exam 1
tients act with
changes in their
environment
17. What is our pri- ABC's and stabalize cervical spine
ority with cervical
spinal injuries
18. stroke nursing in- small bites with food,
terventions diet - pureed, watch the affected side for food pocketing,
dentures,
sit up right 90 degrees,
DO NOT use straws.
19. CSF clear fluid, halo ring, DO NOT put things in their ears
20. Stroke tuck chin to swallow to prevent aspiration
21. Contraindication lumbar puncture
for increased ICP
22. Elevated ICP greater than 20 mmHg sustained
23. Significant sign of LOC- earliest sign, Decrease in patients neurological status.
ICP
24. Cervical injury: keep body in alignment so that jugular does not occlude
Above level of C4
25. Proprioception perception/position to space - forget about body on the one side
26. Monitor BP after do neuro checks
giving meds to a
stroke pt
