NU641 Week 11 Quiz Questions with Correct Answers
Most common types of headaches (3) - Answer- -Tension
-Migraine
-Cluster
Migraine characteristics (5) - Answer- -Family hx
-Females 3x more than males
-Pulsating or throbbing type of pain
-Duration of 2 to 72 hours
-Associated with visual ...
Most common types of headaches (3) - Answer- -Tension
-Migraine
-Cluster
Migraine characteristics (5) - Answer- -Family hx
-Females 3x more than males
-Pulsating or throbbing type of pain
-Duration of 2 to 72 hours
-Associated with visual auras, light and sound sensitivity, pale facial complexion, N/V
Migraine therapy goals (4) - Answer- -Relieving headaches
-Avoiding overuse of medications
-Diminishing impact of migraines on patient's quality of life
-Reduction of 50% occurrence realistic goal
Status epilepticus (2) - Answer- -Two or more seizures without full consciousness
between seizure episodes
-Requires immediate treatment
Absence seizures - Answer- -Impaired consciousness for short period of time
-Typically seen in children 4 to 12
-EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves
Antiepileptic drugs mechanism of action (4) - Answer- -Reducing sodium and/or calcium
influx into brain cells
-Causes increase in inhibitory gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) activity
-Enhances influx of chloride
-Interferes with excitatory glutamate transmission
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