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MDC 4 EXAM 2026 ACTUAL NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS BY EXPERT)
Migraine signs/symptoms ......ANSWER......Episodic, head pain lasting
from 4 to 72 hours
Steady ache to violent throbbing
Unilateral, worse with activity
Aura
Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
education about propranolol ......ANSWER......take daily at the same
time
Multiple Sclerosis treatment ......ANSWER......immunomodulators and
immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so rotate injection
sites
clinical manifestations of meningitis ......ANSWER......nuchal rigidity (stiff
neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
treatment for severe migraines* ......ANSWER......ergotamine tartrate
(taken at the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
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How does ergotamine tartrate work? ......ANSWER......acts by
constricting the cerebal blood vessels
priorities for seizure precautions ......ANSWER......lay on left side,
adequate airway, padded rails.
how to manage a patient with active seizure ......ANSWER......suction
and 02,
bedrails up and padded,
IV access,
give ativan/lorazepam
New onset of a migraine and the doctor wants a ct with contrast
......ANSWER......ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
dietary restrictions for people with migraines ......ANSWER......caffeine,
marinated foods, yogurt
What can we do if someone has increased ICP? How do you want the
head of the bed ......ANSWER......30-45 degrees
how do alzheimers patients act with changes in their environment
......ANSWER......anxious/anxiety
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MDC 4 EXAM 2026 ACTUAL NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS BY EXPERT)
Migraine signs/symptoms ......ANSWER......Episodic, head pain lasting
from 4 to 72 hours
Steady ache to violent throbbing
Unilateral, worse with activity
Aura
Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
education about propranolol ......ANSWER......take daily at the same
time
Multiple Sclerosis treatment ......ANSWER......immunomodulators and
immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so rotate injection
sites
clinical manifestations of meningitis ......ANSWER......nuchal rigidity (stiff
neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
treatment for severe migraines* ......ANSWER......ergotamine tartrate
(taken at the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
pg. 1
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How does ergotamine tartrate work? ......ANSWER......acts by
constricting the cerebal blood vessels
priorities for seizure precautions ......ANSWER......lay on left side,
adequate airway, padded rails.
how to manage a patient with active seizure ......ANSWER......suction
and 02,
bedrails up and padded,
IV access,
give ativan/lorazepam
New onset of a migraine and the doctor wants a ct with contrast
......ANSWER......ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
dietary restrictions for people with migraines ......ANSWER......caffeine,
marinated foods, yogurt
What can we do if someone has increased ICP? How do you want the
head of the bed ......ANSWER......30-45 degrees
how do alzheimers patients act with changes in their environment
......ANSWER......anxious/anxiety
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