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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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
What is our priority with cervical spinal injuries. ANSWER - ABC's and stabalize
swallow study. ANSWER - start with ice chips, watch for pocketing