MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University- QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? correct answer: Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? correct answer: alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? correct answer: 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? correct answer: Do not stop the medications What are some trigger foods for migraines? correct answer: 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? correct answer: Keep a food diary and determine what foods may make the migraine occur.
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