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Rasmussen College MDC 4 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
- Migraine signs/symptoms: Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours Steady
ache to violent throbbing Unilateral, worse with activity Aura Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia
2. education about propranolol: take daily at the same time
- Multiple Sclerosis treatment: immunomodulators and immosuppressants. com- monly
given as injections so rotate injection sites
- clinical manifestations of meningitis: nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), positive kernigs,
brudzinskis sign,
- treatment for severe migraines*: ergotamine tartrate (taken at the start of the
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headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours
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- How does ergotamine tartrate work?: acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels
- priorities for seizure precautions: lay on left side, adequate airway, padded rails.
8. how to manage a patient with active seizure: 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: ask if allergic to
shellfish, seafood, iodine
- dietary restrictions for people with migraines: caffeine, marinated foods, yogurt
- What can we do if someone has increased ICP? How do you want the head of the bed:
30-45 degrees
12. how do alzheimers patients act with changes in their environment: anx-
ious/anxiety
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