Final Exam: NR601 / NR 601 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Summary Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain
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Migraine duration
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4-72h
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patho of migraine
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believed To be the result of activation of the trigeminal nucleus resulting in inflammation and increased pain sensitivity
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aura patho
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related to cortical depression spreading related to cortical depression spreading
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Predomo phase of migraine
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Related to changes in serotonin consists of tiredness yawning cognitive dysfunction mood change neck discomfort food cravings
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Headache Phase of Migraine
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Related to Trigeminal vascular activation with CGRP (inflammatory and vasodilatory) release
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Postdrum phase of migraine
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Related to central sensitization and serotonin depletion, tired weary problem concentrating mild neck discomfort can last hours to a day
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Chronic Migraine
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15+ HA days per month
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Ergotamine, Sumatrioptin
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Tripitin used in acute Migraine
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medications for Migraine preventions
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Antiepileptic (Topiramate and Divalproex Sodium) Beta Blocker (Propranolol, metoprolol, timolol) Antidepressants (Amitriptyline, venlafaxine) ACE/ARB (lisinopril, candesartan) Monoclonal Antibodies (erenumab, Fremanexumab) Oral Mag (400-600mg/d)
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Metoclopramide
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Dopamine Receptor Antagonist that is Adjunct therapy in migraines to improve G absorption due to slowed GI motility during attack
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When should preventative treatment be considered
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Patients with four or more attacks per month started on a low dose treatment gradually increase until effects tolerable Often lag of two to 12 weeks before effects are seen Consider Propranolol and tryptoline or topiramate
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