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NURS 218 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS


cluster headache - ANSWER - severe piercing or burning sensations centered around
the eye or cheek

-pathophysiology: unknown

-Pharmacotherapy: subcutaneous sumatriptan and oxygen



Tension Headache - ANSWER - nonmigraine headache characterized by pain occurring
in the entire or part of the head

-Pathophysiology: increased sensitivity of pain pathway and distorted interpretation of
signals

-Pharmacotherapy: rest, stress management, and acetaminophen



migraine headache - ANSWER - paroxysmal (sudden, periodic) attacks of mostly
unilateral headache

- Pathophysiology: trigeminal nerve stimulation and vasodilation

- Drug therapy: Abortive therapy

- medication to treat symptoms

- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

agents

- Acetaminophen-aspirin w/

caffeine

- triptans

Preventative therapy

- to prevent the development of a

migraine

, Naproxen - ANSWER Action- nonselective inhibitor or cyclooxygenase which inhibits
COX-1 and COX-2

Treatment of migraine pain, other pain, and inflammation

Causes: bronchospasm and anaphylaxis



Acetaminophen - ANSWER Action: an analgesic

Treatment of : headaches

Causes: liver damage in overdose



Asprin - ANSWER Action: mediator of inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins

Use: headaches

Effects: GI upset



Caffeine - ANSWER Action: constriction of blood vessels; vascular constriction

Treatment of: headaches and energy

Causes: excitement, insomnia, jitters



Sumatriptan - ANSWER Action: binds to serotonin receptors producing constriction of
the cranial blood vessels and relieving pain

Abortive therapy for migraine headaches

Side effects: dizziness, anxiety, fatique and chest pain



Patient Teaching Guidelines - ANSWER - take with food to avoid GI upset

Report black tarry stool and abdominal pain

Do not exceed prescribed dose

Dispose needles safely

Teach how to administer

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