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mdc4 exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers
Migraine signs/symptoms Ans: 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 Ans: take daily at the same time
Multiple Sclerosis treatment Ans: immunomodulators and
immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so rotate
injection sites
clinical manifestations of meningitis Ans: nuchal rigidity (stiff
neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
treatment for severe migraines* Ans: ergotamine tartrate (taken at
the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
How does ergotamine tartrate work? Ans: acts by constricting the
cerebal blood vessels
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priorities for seizure precautions Ans: lay on left side, adequate
airway, padded rails.
how to manage a patient with active seizure Ans: 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
Ans: ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
dietary restrictions for people with migraines Ans: caffeine,
marinated foods, yogurt
What can we do if someone has increased ICP? How do you want
the head of the bed Ans: 30-45 degrees
how do alzheimers patients act with changes in their environment
Ans: anxious/anxiety
What is our priority with cervical spinal injuries Ans: ABC's and
stabalize
swallow study Ans: start with ice chips, watch for pocketing
stroke nursing interventions Ans: small bites with food,
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mdc4 exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers
Migraine signs/symptoms Ans: 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 Ans: take daily at the same time
Multiple Sclerosis treatment Ans: immunomodulators and
immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so rotate
injection sites
clinical manifestations of meningitis Ans: nuchal rigidity (stiff
neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
treatment for severe migraines* Ans: ergotamine tartrate (taken at
the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
How does ergotamine tartrate work? Ans: acts by constricting the
cerebal blood vessels
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priorities for seizure precautions Ans: lay on left side, adequate
airway, padded rails.
how to manage a patient with active seizure Ans: 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
Ans: ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
dietary restrictions for people with migraines Ans: caffeine,
marinated foods, yogurt
What can we do if someone has increased ICP? How do you want
the head of the bed Ans: 30-45 degrees
how do alzheimers patients act with changes in their environment
Ans: anxious/anxiety
What is our priority with cervical spinal injuries Ans: ABC's and
stabalize
swallow study Ans: start with ice chips, watch for pocketing
stroke nursing interventions Ans: small bites with food,
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