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MDC4 EXAM 1
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Migraine signs/symptoms - correct answer- Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours Steady ache to violent throbbing Unilateral, worse with activity Aura Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
education about propranolol - correct answer- take daily at the same time
Multiple Sclerosis treatment - correct answer- immunomodulators and immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so rotate injection sites
clinical manifestations of meningitis - correct answer- nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign,
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treatment for severe migraines* - correct answer- ergotamine tartrate (taken at the start of the headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
How does ergotamine tartrate work? - correct answer- acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels
priorities for seizure precautions - correct answer- lay on left side, adequate airway, padded rails.
how to manage a patient with active seizure - correct answer- suction and 02, bedrails up and padded, IV access, give ativan/lorazepam
New onset of a migraine and the doctor wants a ct with contrast
- correct answer- ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
dietary restrictions for people with migraines - correct answer- caffeine, marinated foods, yogurt
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