NURS 5335 Family 2 Module 3 Endocrine and Nervous
Review Questions And Correct Answers (A+)
Duration of cluster headaches - ANSWER Daily in groups for weeks to months; episodes
lasting 15 min to 3 hours
Characteristics of cluster headaches - ANSWER Suicide headache
Feels like a hot poker in the eye
Are cluster headaches unilateral or bilateral - ANSWER Located behind the eye with
ipsilateral lacrimation
Which of the following beta blockers are effective in migraine headache prevention -
ANSWER -Metoprolol
-Atenolol
-Propranolol
Which of the following antiepileptic drugs are effective for migraine prevention -
ANSWER -Divalproex
-Valproate
-Topiramate
Limitation of use of butalbital with acetaminophen and caffeine is - ANSWER High rate of
rebound headache if used frequently
What are red flag S/S - ANSWER -Systemic symptoms
-Neurological signs
-Sudden onset (thunderclap headache, headache with coughing, sneezing, or sex)
, -Onset >50 years old
-Previous headache (onset >30 with a primary pattern and change in frequency,
severity, or clinical features)
Which imaging would you order for a 45 year old with sudden abrupt headache with
confusion and decreased alertness - ANSWER CT
Which imaging would you order for a 57 year old with previous brain tumor who
complain of headache increasing in frequency and intensity over the last month -
ANSWER MRI
Which imaging would you order for a 37 year old man with cluster type headaches that
is alleviated with NSAIDs - ANSWER None
The course of MS is best described as - ANSWER A destructive process of the nerve
fiber protecting myelin
S/S of MS - ANSWER -Numbness or weakness in one or more limb
-Double vision or blurring vision
-Facial weakness or numbness
Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is based on which findings - ANS Clinical assessment
of 6 cardinal features
Which classes of drugs are available for the treatment of Parkinson's - ANS-MAOBI
-COMT inhibitors
-Anticholinergics
Best description of "on" and "off" periods associated with Parkinson's-ANS-A patient
has ease of mobility during an "on" period
Review Questions And Correct Answers (A+)
Duration of cluster headaches - ANSWER Daily in groups for weeks to months; episodes
lasting 15 min to 3 hours
Characteristics of cluster headaches - ANSWER Suicide headache
Feels like a hot poker in the eye
Are cluster headaches unilateral or bilateral - ANSWER Located behind the eye with
ipsilateral lacrimation
Which of the following beta blockers are effective in migraine headache prevention -
ANSWER -Metoprolol
-Atenolol
-Propranolol
Which of the following antiepileptic drugs are effective for migraine prevention -
ANSWER -Divalproex
-Valproate
-Topiramate
Limitation of use of butalbital with acetaminophen and caffeine is - ANSWER High rate of
rebound headache if used frequently
What are red flag S/S - ANSWER -Systemic symptoms
-Neurological signs
-Sudden onset (thunderclap headache, headache with coughing, sneezing, or sex)
, -Onset >50 years old
-Previous headache (onset >30 with a primary pattern and change in frequency,
severity, or clinical features)
Which imaging would you order for a 45 year old with sudden abrupt headache with
confusion and decreased alertness - ANSWER CT
Which imaging would you order for a 57 year old with previous brain tumor who
complain of headache increasing in frequency and intensity over the last month -
ANSWER MRI
Which imaging would you order for a 37 year old man with cluster type headaches that
is alleviated with NSAIDs - ANSWER None
The course of MS is best described as - ANSWER A destructive process of the nerve
fiber protecting myelin
S/S of MS - ANSWER -Numbness or weakness in one or more limb
-Double vision or blurring vision
-Facial weakness or numbness
Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is based on which findings - ANS Clinical assessment
of 6 cardinal features
Which classes of drugs are available for the treatment of Parkinson's - ANS-MAOBI
-COMT inhibitors
-Anticholinergics
Best description of "on" and "off" periods associated with Parkinson's-ANS-A patient
has ease of mobility during an "on" period
