EXAM 1 MED SURG GALEN 350 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS ACTUAL UPDATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING EXAM PREPARATION
GRADED A+ CLINICAL COMPETENCY REVIEW
350 exam questions and answers
Headache is also called:
cephalalgia.
Type of headache?
most common.
tension headache.
Type of headache?
person contracts the neck and facial muscles for a prolonged period of time.
tension headache.
Type of headache?
recurrent, severe, lasts for a day or more; vascular origin.
migraine headache.
Type of headache?
may be a variant of migraine headaches, episodic, recurring over 6-8 weeks,
with only brief periods of recovery between multiple daily attacks.
cluster headache.
_____ headache occurs when a person contracts the neck and facial muscles for
prolonged period of time.
tension.
In tension headaches, the tensed muscles sensitize nociceptors, transmit
neurochemicals to the brain, which registers the:
presence and location of discomfort.
Three sequential contributing factors for migraine headaches include:
,changes in serotonin receptors.
fluctuations in reproductive hormones.
chemicals in certain foods, allergies, drugs.
Migraine headaches:
changes in serotonin receptors promotes dilation of _____ blood vessels and
pain intensification from _____ released from the _____ nerve.
cerebral.
neurochemicals.
trigeminal.
Migraine headaches:
fluctuations in:
reproductive hormones.
Potential triggers for migraines include:
chemicals in certain foods.
food related allergy.
drugs.
The cause of cluster headaches is:
unknown.
Cluster headaches may be triggered by:
vasodilating agents.
nitroglycerin.
histamine.
alcoholic beverages.
acetylcholine.
Assessment Findings:
tension headaches.
pressure or steady constriction on both sides of the head.
Assessment Findings:
classic migraines.
aura.
change in mood.
difficulty concentrating.
unusual fatigue.
,throbbing or bursting pain.
nausea.
vomiting.
vertigo.
sensitivity to light.
irritability.
Assessment Findings:
cluster headaches.
pain on one side of the head.
nasal congestion.
rhinorrhea.
tearing.
redness of the eye.
Diagnostic findings for headaches include:
CT scan.
brain scan.
head and neck radiographs.
Diagnostic findings for headaches include angiography to rule out:
other neurologic disorders.
Medical Management:
tension headaches.
relieved by rest.
mild analgesic.
stress management techniques.
Medical Management:
for severe, recurrent tension headaches.
counseling and psychotherapy may help clients deal with emotional stressors.
antidepressants.
Migraine headaches, drug therapy.
methysergide (Sansert) and topiramate (Topamax).
used to prevent migraines.
increase dose gradually.
monitor drug levels.
, Migraine headaches, drug therapy.
sumatriptan (Imitrex).
interrupt migraines that have already developed.
oral, intranasal spray, or subcutaneous injection.
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
dihydroergotamine (Migranal).
methysergide (Sansert).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
corticosteroids such as.
triamcinolone (Aristocort).
prednisone (Deltasone).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
vasoconstricting drugs such as.
sumatriptan (Imitrex).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
anticonvulsants such as.
gabapentin (Neurontin).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
beta adrenergic blockers such as.
atenolol (Tenormin).
Headaches; oxygen reduces the:
vasodilating compensatory response occurring in the brain.
Sudden brief episode of neurologic impairment caused by a temporary
interruption in cerebral blood flow:
transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Causes of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) include:
atherosclerosis.
arteriosclerosis.
cardiac disease.
diabetes.
TIA is a warning that a CVA can occur:
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS ACTUAL UPDATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING EXAM PREPARATION
GRADED A+ CLINICAL COMPETENCY REVIEW
350 exam questions and answers
Headache is also called:
cephalalgia.
Type of headache?
most common.
tension headache.
Type of headache?
person contracts the neck and facial muscles for a prolonged period of time.
tension headache.
Type of headache?
recurrent, severe, lasts for a day or more; vascular origin.
migraine headache.
Type of headache?
may be a variant of migraine headaches, episodic, recurring over 6-8 weeks,
with only brief periods of recovery between multiple daily attacks.
cluster headache.
_____ headache occurs when a person contracts the neck and facial muscles for
prolonged period of time.
tension.
In tension headaches, the tensed muscles sensitize nociceptors, transmit
neurochemicals to the brain, which registers the:
presence and location of discomfort.
Three sequential contributing factors for migraine headaches include:
,changes in serotonin receptors.
fluctuations in reproductive hormones.
chemicals in certain foods, allergies, drugs.
Migraine headaches:
changes in serotonin receptors promotes dilation of _____ blood vessels and
pain intensification from _____ released from the _____ nerve.
cerebral.
neurochemicals.
trigeminal.
Migraine headaches:
fluctuations in:
reproductive hormones.
Potential triggers for migraines include:
chemicals in certain foods.
food related allergy.
drugs.
The cause of cluster headaches is:
unknown.
Cluster headaches may be triggered by:
vasodilating agents.
nitroglycerin.
histamine.
alcoholic beverages.
acetylcholine.
Assessment Findings:
tension headaches.
pressure or steady constriction on both sides of the head.
Assessment Findings:
classic migraines.
aura.
change in mood.
difficulty concentrating.
unusual fatigue.
,throbbing or bursting pain.
nausea.
vomiting.
vertigo.
sensitivity to light.
irritability.
Assessment Findings:
cluster headaches.
pain on one side of the head.
nasal congestion.
rhinorrhea.
tearing.
redness of the eye.
Diagnostic findings for headaches include:
CT scan.
brain scan.
head and neck radiographs.
Diagnostic findings for headaches include angiography to rule out:
other neurologic disorders.
Medical Management:
tension headaches.
relieved by rest.
mild analgesic.
stress management techniques.
Medical Management:
for severe, recurrent tension headaches.
counseling and psychotherapy may help clients deal with emotional stressors.
antidepressants.
Migraine headaches, drug therapy.
methysergide (Sansert) and topiramate (Topamax).
used to prevent migraines.
increase dose gradually.
monitor drug levels.
, Migraine headaches, drug therapy.
sumatriptan (Imitrex).
interrupt migraines that have already developed.
oral, intranasal spray, or subcutaneous injection.
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
dihydroergotamine (Migranal).
methysergide (Sansert).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
corticosteroids such as.
triamcinolone (Aristocort).
prednisone (Deltasone).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
vasoconstricting drugs such as.
sumatriptan (Imitrex).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
anticonvulsants such as.
gabapentin (Neurontin).
Cluster headache, drug therapy.
beta adrenergic blockers such as.
atenolol (Tenormin).
Headaches; oxygen reduces the:
vasodilating compensatory response occurring in the brain.
Sudden brief episode of neurologic impairment caused by a temporary
interruption in cerebral blood flow:
transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Causes of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) include:
atherosclerosis.
arteriosclerosis.
cardiac disease.
diabetes.
TIA is a warning that a CVA can occur:
