Exam 1 (002) MDC IV QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Exam 1 (002) MDC IV Q&A 1. Ergotamine tartrate medications are beneficial in migraine headaches because they a. Dilate cerebral blood vessels *b. Constrict cerebral blood vessels c. Reduce neurotransmission of pain impulses d. Enhance endorphin secretion 2. A patient, age 27, has been admitted to the neurological department because of seizures of unknown cause. The nurse should take precautions by placing the patient in a. protective restraints *b. being certain padded side rails are present c. suggesting that the family monitor the patient d. placing the patient with one-on-one nursing service 3. Before the patient undergoes computed tomographic (CT) scanning with a contrast medium, the nurse should *a. verify that the patient is not allergic to seafood or iodine b. explain that the patient will have to change position frequently during the procedure c. maintain a safe distance from the patient to reduce the exposure to radiation d. verify that the patient has no metal objects such as an implant or a pacemaker 4. A patient, age 69, is being evaluated by a neurologist for signs of muscle rigidity, masklike face (area from forehead to chin), and propulsive gait. These signs are often characteristic of a. Multiple sclerosis *b. Parkinsonism c. Alzheimer’s disease d. Epilepsy 5. Which food may worsen headaches? Select all that apply. *a. Yogurt *b. Caffeine c. Beef d. Pears *e. Marinated food f. Milk