Rasmussen College MDC 4 Exam 1 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 50 Qs - 6 or 7 SATA; 3 or 4 Dose Calc; 1. Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac dis- eases and why ANS Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels 2. What does abortive therapy do for migraines ANS alleviate pain after the headache starts 3. What does preventative therapy do for migraines ANS prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. 4. 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 ANS Do not stop the medications 5. What are some trigger foods for migraines ANS aged cheeses, smoked meats, fermented deli meats, pickles, beer, wine, nuts (think tyramine) 6. A patient is trying to see what things trigger their migraines. What education can the nurse provide ANS Keep a food diary and determine what foods may make the migraine occur. 7. A patient tells the nurse that they see flashing lights before their headache starts. What is this called ANS Aura 8. A aura may happen with and
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