NUR170 Exam 2: Questions With Detailed Solutions
What are the signs and symptoms of headaches/migraines? Right Ans -
throbbing pain, photophobia, phonophobia
What are the major risk factors for headaches/migraines? Right Ans -
stress, smells, foods, hormones
Headaches/migraines are more common in what? Right Ans - male
children and adult women
Treatments/medications for headaches/migraines Right Ans - dark and
quiet room, pain management -abortive and/or preventative
What are examples of preventative medications for headaches/migraines?
Right Ans - CCBs, beta-blockers, verapamil, anti-convulsants, botox,
topiramate, and magnesium
What are examples of abortive medications for headaches/migraines?
Right Ans - floricet, nsaids, triptans, ergotamines, cafergot
What are nursing interventions for headaches/migraines? Right Ans - cold
therapy, abortive and/or preventative medications
Patient education for headaches/migraines Right Ans - take abortive med
right at first sign of migraine, keep a diary of triggers, b12/mag supplement
What are the signs and symptoms of epilepsy/seizures? Right Ans - loss of
consciousness, body stiffening, shaking, and an aura (not always)
Define status epilepticus Right Ans - prolonged seizure that lasts more than
5 minutes or repeated seizure over a course of 30 minutes
What are the risk factors for epilepsy/seizures? Right Ans - trauma,
alcohol/drug abuse, stroke, electrolyte imbalance, infection, autoimmune
disorder
, What is the treatment for status epileptus? Right Ans - lorazepam,
diazepam, and phenytoin
What are nursing interventions for epilepsy/seizures? Right Ans - set up
room - padded side rails, suction and oxygen ready, record start/end time, pt
to floor if sitting/standing, don't restrict movements
Patient education regarding epilepsy/seizures Right Ans - take anti-
convulsant as prescribed, driving restrictions, rest, stress reduction, keto diet,
medical alert tag
What are the signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis Right Ans - blurred
vision, partial loss of vision, motor weakness, unsteady gait, fatigue,
intentional tremors, short-term memory loss
What are the risk factors for multiple sclerosis? Right Ans - common in
white women between 20-40, autoimmune disorder, stress, infection
What is the treatment/medications for multiple sclerosis? Right Ans -
natalizumab - check liver function and adverse reactions
Nursing interventions for multiple sclerosis Right Ans - falls/aspiration
precautions
Patient education for multiple sclerosis Right Ans - teach meds, minimize
risk factors, eye patch, prevent skin breakdown, safety precautions
What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Right Ans -
resting tremor, pill rolling, masked facies, shuffling gait, restless during sleep
What are the risk factors for Parkinson's disease? Right Ans - over 40
(especially 60), more common In men, chemicals (metal)
What are the treatments/meds for parkinsons disease? Right Ans -
levodopa and carbidopa
What are the nursing interventions for Parkinsons disease? Right Ans -
falls/aspiration precautions, take meds on time every time