1.Migraine signs/symptoms: Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72
hours Steady ache to violent throbbing
Unilateral, worse with
activity Aura
Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
2.education about propranolol: take daily at the same time
3.Multiple Sclerosis treatment: immunomodulators and
immosuppressants. com- monly given as injections so rotate injection
sites
4.clinical manifestations of meningitis: nuchal rigidity (stiff neck),
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, positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
5.treatment for severe migraines*: ergotamine tartrate (taken at the
start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
6.How does ergotamine tartrate work?: acts by constricting the cerebal
blood vessels
7.priorities for seizure precautions: lay on left side, adequate airway,
padded rails.
8.how to manage a patient with active seizure: suction and
02, bedrails up and padded,
IV access,
give ativan/lorazepam
9.New onset of a migraine and the doctor wants a ct with contrast: ask if
allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
10.dietary restrictions for people with migraines: caffeine, marinated
foods, yogurt
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