MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen
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Real Exam Questions & Correct
Answers
Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases
and why? - correct answer-Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause
additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels
What does abortive therapy do for migraines? - correct answer-alleviate pain
after the headache starts
What does preventative therapy do for migraines? - correct answer-prevent a
headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe.
A patient is taking beta blocker and calcium channel blockers to prevent a
migraine. What education should the nurse give to the patient regarding these
medications? - correct answer-Do not stop the medications
, What are some trigger foods for migraines? - correct answer-aged cheeses,
smoked meats, fermented deli meats, pickles, beer, wine, nuts (think tyramine)
A patient is trying to see what things trigger their migraines. What education can
the nurse provide? - correct answer-Keep a food diary and determine what foods
may make the migraine occur.
A patient tells the nurse that they see flashing lights before their headache starts.
What is this called? - correct answer-Aura
A aura may happen with _______ and ________. - correct answer-Migraines,
Seizures
S/S of Migraines - correct answer-Photophobia, N,V,head pain, phonophobia
A patient tells their spouse who is a nurse they are having a migraine. What would
the nurse tell them to do? - correct answer-Go into a cool dark room and rest
while sitting up.
A nurse is setting up a room for a patient coming in for a seizure. What things
should be included in the room? - correct answer-Working suction and o2,
padded bed side rails, placement of an IV when patient arrives.
What should you never place in a patients mouth when they are having a seizure?
- correct answer-Tongue blade
University (Latest 2026 Update) |
Real Exam Questions & Correct
Answers
Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases
and why? - correct answer-Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause
additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels
What does abortive therapy do for migraines? - correct answer-alleviate pain
after the headache starts
What does preventative therapy do for migraines? - correct answer-prevent a
headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe.
A patient is taking beta blocker and calcium channel blockers to prevent a
migraine. What education should the nurse give to the patient regarding these
medications? - correct answer-Do not stop the medications
, What are some trigger foods for migraines? - correct answer-aged cheeses,
smoked meats, fermented deli meats, pickles, beer, wine, nuts (think tyramine)
A patient is trying to see what things trigger their migraines. What education can
the nurse provide? - correct answer-Keep a food diary and determine what foods
may make the migraine occur.
A patient tells the nurse that they see flashing lights before their headache starts.
What is this called? - correct answer-Aura
A aura may happen with _______ and ________. - correct answer-Migraines,
Seizures
S/S of Migraines - correct answer-Photophobia, N,V,head pain, phonophobia
A patient tells their spouse who is a nurse they are having a migraine. What would
the nurse tell them to do? - correct answer-Go into a cool dark room and rest
while sitting up.
A nurse is setting up a room for a patient coming in for a seizure. What things
should be included in the room? - correct answer-Working suction and o2,
padded bed side rails, placement of an IV when patient arrives.
What should you never place in a patients mouth when they are having a seizure?
- correct answer-Tongue blade
