Migraine prevention - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Gabapentin - ANSWER Class: analgesic adjuncts anticonvulsants mood stabilizers Indications: partial seizures neuropathic pain migraine prevention diabetic peripheral neuropathy Side Effects: confusion depression suicidal thoughts rhabdomyolysis ataxia (loss of control of full body movements)

Pathophysiology Exam 1 UTMB Questions With Verified Answers Migraine without Aura 85% of migraines, pulsatile, throbbing, unilateral, can last 4-72 hours, aggravated by physical activity, can be accompanied by N/V, sensitivity to light, sounds, smells, and visual disturbances Migraine with Aura 15% of migraines, pulsatile, throbbing, unilateral, aggravated by physical activity, can be accompanied by N/V, sensitivity to light, sounds, smells, and visual disturbance, develops over 5-20 min...

Test Bank For Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics 8th Edition by Karen Marcdante, Robert Kliegman 1452, 7, 8078, 4 1 Population and Culture 2 Professionalism 3 Ethics and Legal Issues 4 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues 5 Normal Growth 6 Disorders of Growth 7 Normal Development 8 Disorders of Development 9 Evaluation of the Well Child 10 Evaluation of the Child With Special Needs 11 Crying and Colic 12 Temper Tantrums 13 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Dis...

Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent (Alfa Beta Blocker) (Propranolol) Actions: Competitively blocks receptors in heart (= decreased HR contractility, excitability, membrane stabilization, decrease arrhyth., decrease heart workload, decrease O2 use) & in juxtaglomerular app. in nephron (no renin released = further decrease in BP. Indication: *HTN, angina, migraine headaches Re-infarction after MI's Prevention of stage fright Essential tremors Nucleoside inhibitors (Zidovudine) Indicatio...

Tutorial:Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Module:The Neurological System (Part 1) Case Study Questions #1: 1. Which of the following assessments of this client is most important immediately following the administration of intravenous diazepam? A. ECG B. Seizure Activity C. Blood Pressure D. Respiratory Rate 2. The healthcare professional is about to administer a loading dose of phenytoin IV. Which of the following is essential for the health care professional to do before administering pheny...

MSN 571 Final Exam 2023/2024 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name ...

NCLEX NGN ACTUAL EXAM ALL 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ ACE inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER--pril: HTN, HF. AD: angioedema, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis, SJS. Contra: pregnancy. Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K) ARB - CORRECT ANSWER--sartan: HTN, HF. AE: angioedema, hypotens...

NSG-318 Exam 2 Updated Questions And Answers what substance is a synthetic catecholamine - answerdobutamine what occurrence is an effect of beta-1 adrenergic receptor stimulation - answerincreased renin secretion which body parts are regulated by the ANS - answersmooth muscles and glands -eyes -heart -urinary bladder -respiratory system -GI tract stimulation of what receptor will cause increased heart rate - answerBeta 1 drugs that stimulate the PNS - answercholinergic agonists (by m...

preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - propranolol, divalproex, amitriptyline appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - beta-adrenergic blocking agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic drugs - (divalproex [depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil], Estrogens for menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara, esclim, estraderm, vivelle] 1st line drugs for migraine prevention - beta blockers,...