Galen NUR 242 Exam 4 – Neuro questions and answers
What is included in the central nervous system? - ans --brain and spinal cord What is included in the peripheral nervous system? - ans --cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia What does the peripheral nervouse system act as? - ans --relay station What three types of headaches impact quality of life? - ans --migraine, tension, cluster What is the pain assessment guideline for migraine headaches? - ans --P - provoking (what triggers) Q - quality (is it pulsating or throbbing) R - radiation (is it unilateral and supra retro orbital) S - severity (where is it on pain scale) T - time (typically 4-72 hours) What factors make migraines worse? - ans --light, sound, movement Pathophysiology of migraine - ans --most popular theory is that extracranial arteries expand and irritate nerves due to vasodilation Why are migraines a problem? - ans --productivity, sick days, quality of life Migraine triggers - ans --chocolate, red wine, hard cheeses, monosodium glutamate, hormonal changes, exertion, fatigue, and stress
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