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aNd CoRRECt aNswERs Pass a+
What are some triggers for clusters - correct answer-Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? - correct answer-Stop it before it starts (usually stop at au...
NUR 170 Exam 2 with QUEstioN
aNd CoRRECt aNswERs Pass a+
,What are some triggers for clusters - correct answer-Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? - correct answer-Stop it before it starts (usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? - correct answer-They can cause ischemia in the heart
which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines almost daily? -
correct answer-Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______ - correct answer-Report chest pain and use birth control to
prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? - correct answer-numbness, tingling, flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? - correct answer-A surgical way to get rid of
chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? - correct answer-Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure - correct answer-Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? - correct answer-Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? - correct answer-Bilateral or unilateral extremities
, What does posturing tell us about a seizure? - correct answer-What part of the brain is being affected
What is a seizure? - correct answer-The misfiring of neurons in the brain
What is epilepsy? - correct answer-An electrical problem in the brain and they can seize at any given
moment
What are some common things that can cause a seizure? - correct answer-brain injury, tumor, electrolyte
imbalance, fever
What is an idiopathic seizure? - correct answer-A seizure where the cause is unknown. Just a one time
thing and they don't know what caused it.
What is Decerebrate (posturing)? - correct answer-brainstem is involved
What is Decoreticate (posturing)? - correct answer-Higher brain is involved (arms are up pulling into
core)
What is the postictal phase? - correct answer-The "reboot" phase after a seizure. Can take up to 20
minutes for them to wake up.
After a seizure, what do you do the patient? - correct answer-- Check vitals
- Neuro checks
- Keep them on side
- Allow to rest
- Document (Type, start, stop, posturing)
Why do you keep the patient on their left side during/after a seizure? - correct answer-So they can
maintain their airway
What is a seizure precaution? - correct answer-- Pad the side rails
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