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MDC4 EXAM 1 AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 450 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Triptans and ergotamine preparations are contraindicated in
.....ANSWER..... Coronary disease because they vasoconstrict
blood vessels.
They can lead to a stroke or heart attack
These meds are given for migraines
T/F: Suction, O2, padded side rails, and tongue blades are part
of seizure precautions. .....ANSWER..... False.
Tongue blades should not be used.
Nothing goes in their mouth because they could aspirate by
biting down on the blade
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Have access to an IV and keep the bed at the lowest position
What is it called when a patient comes in with a seizure that lasts
for more than 5 mins or has multiple seizures back-to-back in a
30 minute period? .....ANSWER..... Status Epilepticus- medical
emergency
What is the first drug you MUST administer if your patient is in
status epilepticus? .....ANSWER..... Benzodiazepine- Lorazepam to
stop the seizures then proceed with antiseizure meds like Dilantin
Patient teaching for anti-seizure meds .....ANSWER.....
deactivates birth control. Use alternative methods of birth control
if in childbearing age
After the seizure, what position do we place the patient in
.....ANSWER..... on their side "recovery position" so they do not
aspirate in case they vomit
Education for patients going home on anti-seizure medications
.....ANSWER..... Take them on time
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Take them regularly
Do not stop taking them
Do not drive until you find out the cause of the seizures since it is
reportable to the DMV due to public safety risk
Bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, mask-like face are clinical
manifestations of... .....ANSWER..... Parkinson's Disease
It is a chronic disease with concerns of falls and possible
aspiration from trouble swallowing
Parkinson's Disease .....ANSWER..... not curable. Meds treat
symptoms, possibly slow progression
Tonic-Clonic Seizure .....ANSWER..... tensing of muscles,
convulsions
Priority to keep patient safe: get them to the floor if not in bed
MDC4 EXAM 1 AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2025 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 450 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Triptans and ergotamine preparations are contraindicated in
.....ANSWER..... Coronary disease because they vasoconstrict
blood vessels.
They can lead to a stroke or heart attack
These meds are given for migraines
T/F: Suction, O2, padded side rails, and tongue blades are part
of seizure precautions. .....ANSWER..... False.
Tongue blades should not be used.
Nothing goes in their mouth because they could aspirate by
biting down on the blade
,Page 2 of 25
Have access to an IV and keep the bed at the lowest position
What is it called when a patient comes in with a seizure that lasts
for more than 5 mins or has multiple seizures back-to-back in a
30 minute period? .....ANSWER..... Status Epilepticus- medical
emergency
What is the first drug you MUST administer if your patient is in
status epilepticus? .....ANSWER..... Benzodiazepine- Lorazepam to
stop the seizures then proceed with antiseizure meds like Dilantin
Patient teaching for anti-seizure meds .....ANSWER.....
deactivates birth control. Use alternative methods of birth control
if in childbearing age
After the seizure, what position do we place the patient in
.....ANSWER..... on their side "recovery position" so they do not
aspirate in case they vomit
Education for patients going home on anti-seizure medications
.....ANSWER..... Take them on time
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Take them regularly
Do not stop taking them
Do not drive until you find out the cause of the seizures since it is
reportable to the DMV due to public safety risk
Bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, mask-like face are clinical
manifestations of... .....ANSWER..... Parkinson's Disease
It is a chronic disease with concerns of falls and possible
aspiration from trouble swallowing
Parkinson's Disease .....ANSWER..... not curable. Meds treat
symptoms, possibly slow progression
Tonic-Clonic Seizure .....ANSWER..... tensing of muscles,
convulsions
Priority to keep patient safe: get them to the floor if not in bed
