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Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

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 preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...

PRITE EXAM (2024/2025) - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Amnesia preceded by epigastric sensation and fear are associated with electrical abnormality where? Temporal lobe Memory loss pattern in dissociative amnesia Memory loss occurs for a discrete period of time Amnesia characterized by loss of memory of events that occur after onset of etiologic condition or agent Anterograde What psychoactive drug produces amnesia? Alcohol Brain Lesions ... Visual problem in pituitary tumor compr...

NCLEX DEC FILE 3 1. Which assessment best determines the effectiveness of Sumatriptan (triptans are used for treatment of Migraines so… Termination of the migraine 2. Pt with schizophrenia is prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine – first generation antipsychotic) oral concentrate The medication may cause excessive salivation and no direct skin contact (both correct – not a good question) 3. Which best assessment best determines the pt is developing tardive dyskinesia Twisting, wri...

NU641 Week 11 Quiz EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PASS EXAM Triptans available as nasal spray (2) - ANSWER--Sumatriptan -Zolmitriptan Serotonin 5-HT receptor antagonists contraindication - ANSWER-Pregnancy

HERE IS THE LIST OF THE CHAPTERS: CHAPTER 1. Introduction 1. What is the name under which a Page : 6 CHAPTER 2. GERIATRICS 1. The following is an accurate description of Page : 9 CHAPTER 3. PEDI ATRICS 1. AJ is a 14-dayPage : 13 CHAPTER 4. PALLIATIVE CARE 1. JP is being treated for lung Page : 16 CHAPTER 5. HYPERTENSION 1. A 55-year-old white Page : 20 CHAPTER 6. HEART FAILURE 1. Which of the following finding, Page : 24 CHAPTER 7. ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE 1. A 50-yearPage : 28 CHAPTER 8. ACUTE CO...

Which type of headache may include a visual, sensory, or aphasic aura? Correct Answer-Migraine headache What type of headache can be triggered by stress, anxiety, or depression? Correct Answer-Tension-type headache (TTH) Match each type of headache to its duration. Correct Answer-30 minutes to 7 days Tension-type headache (TTH) 4 to 72 hours Migraine headache 5 minutes to 3 hours Cluster headache Which condition in the patient's health history would be a contraindication for t...

Exam 2: Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners What are commonly used abortive therapies for a headache? -OTC analgesics -Ergot Derivatives -Triptans -Antiemetics Which OTC analgesics are recommended for management of headaches? -Aspirin -Tylenol -Ibuprofen -Naproxen - Excedrin Migraine -Advil Migraine How does aspirin play a role in management of HA? -anti-prostaglandin -antiplatelet -serotonergic activity How do NSAIDs play a role in management of HA? ...

Exam 2: Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What are commonly used abortive therapies for a headache? - Correct ANSWER- -OTC analgesics -Ergot Derivatives -Triptans -Antiemetics Which OTC analgesics are recommended for management of headaches? - Correct ANSWER- - Aspirin -Tylenol -Ibuprofen -Naproxen -Excedrin Migraine

NU641 Week 11 Quiz Questions with Correct Answers Most common types of headaches (3) - Answer- -Tension -Migraine -Cluster Migraine characteristics (5) - Answer- -Family hx -Females 3x more than males -Pulsating or throbbing type of pain -Duration of 2 to 72 hours -Associated with visual auras, light and sound sensitivity, pale facial complexion, N/V Migraine therapy goals (4) - Answer- -Relieving headaches -Avoiding overuse of medications -Diminishing impact of migraines on patie...