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MDC 4 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS GRADED TO PASS!! What are the characteristics of early-stage Alzheimer's disease? Completes ADLs, subtle changes in memory and behavior What are the characteristics of moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease? Wandering behavior, agitation, incontinence W...

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MDC 4 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
GRADED TO PASS!!
What are the characteristics of early-stage Alzheimer's disease?
Completes ADLs, subtle changes in memory and behavior



What are the characteristics of moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease?
Wandering behavior, agitation, incontinence



What are the characteristics of late-stage Alzheimer's disease?
Bedridden, seizures, tremors, Agnosia



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



Education about Propranolol
take daily at the same time



Multiple Sclerosis treatment
immunomodulators and immosuppressants. commonly 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 headache) can take up to 6 tablets in 24 hours



How does ergotamine tartrate work?
acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels



priorities for seizure precautions
lay on left side, adequate airway, padded rails.

, 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, alcohol, pickled foods, aged cheeses, artificial sweeteners,



How can you protect a client with increased ICP?
Increase head of bed to 30-45 degrees, decrease noise in the room, provide stool softners, prevent
elevated interthoracic pressure



How do Alzheimer's patients act with changes in their environment
anxious/anxiety



What is our priority with cervical spinal injuries
ABC's and stabalize cervical spine



stroke nursing interventions
small bites with food,
diet - pureed, watch the affected side for food pocketing,
dentures,
sit up right 90 degrees,
DO NOT use straws.



CSF
clear fluid, halo ring, DO NOT put things in their ears



Stroke
tuck chin to swallow to prevent aspiration



Contraindication for increased ICP
lumbar puncture

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