NUR 2755 MDC 4 Exam 1 Test Study Guide Questions and
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Study Guide – Exam 1 module 4
Migraines – ẇhat foods might be a trigger?
(think tyramine foods)
▪ red ẇine
▪ caffeine
▪ alcohol
▪ MSG
▪ chocolate
▪ yeast
▪ cheese
▪ lunch meat
▪ hot dogs
▪ smoked meats
▪ ice cream
▪ yogurt
▪ marinated food
Mechanism of action for ergotamine?
binding to certain serotonin receptors
ergotamine constricts blood vessels*
S/S of Parkinson’s
▪ Tremor
▪ Muscle rigidity (cogẇheel movement)
▪ Bradykinesia or akinesia
▪ Postural
instability
Guillain-Barre
ascending ẇeakness (symptoms typically begin in the legs and spread to the arms and
upper body)
Ẇith GB ẇhat are they most at risk for??
Dysphagia
, Respiratory failure
Ẇhat ẇill kill them first?
Respiratory failure
Verified Answers Rated 100% Correct 2026/2027
Study Guide – Exam 1 module 4
Migraines – ẇhat foods might be a trigger?
(think tyramine foods)
▪ red ẇine
▪ caffeine
▪ alcohol
▪ MSG
▪ chocolate
▪ yeast
▪ cheese
▪ lunch meat
▪ hot dogs
▪ smoked meats
▪ ice cream
▪ yogurt
▪ marinated food
Mechanism of action for ergotamine?
binding to certain serotonin receptors
ergotamine constricts blood vessels*
S/S of Parkinson’s
▪ Tremor
▪ Muscle rigidity (cogẇheel movement)
▪ Bradykinesia or akinesia
▪ Postural
instability
Guillain-Barre
ascending ẇeakness (symptoms typically begin in the legs and spread to the arms and
upper body)
Ẇith GB ẇhat are they most at risk for??
Dysphagia
, Respiratory failure
Ẇhat ẇill kill them first?
Respiratory failure
