MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels
What does abortive therapy do for m...
MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? ✔✔Triptans and Ergotamine preparations - they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? ✔✔alleviate pain after the headache starts What does prevent ative therapy do for migraines? ✔✔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? ✔✔Do not stop the medications What are some trigger foods for migraines? ✔✔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 edu cation can the nurse provide? ✔✔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? ✔✔Aura A aura may happen with _______ and _ _______. ✔✔Migraines, Seizures S/S of Migraines ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔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? ✔✔Tongue blade
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