Galen NUR 242 Exam 4.pdf

Galen NUR
242 Exam 4 -
Neuro

, What is included in the central nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWERS-brain and
spinal cord

What is included in the peripheral nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWERS-cranial
nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia

What does the peripheral nervouse system act as? - CORRECT ANSWERS-relay
station

What three types of headaches impact quality of life? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
migraine, tension, cluster

What is the pain assessment guideline for migraine headaches? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-P - provoking (what triggers)
Q - quality (is it pulsating or throbbing)
R - radiation (is it unilateral and supra retro orbital)
S - severity (where is it on pain scale)
T - time (typically 4-72 hours)

What factors make migraines worse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-light, sound, movement

Pathophysiology of migraine - CORRECT ANSWERS-most popular theory is that
extracranial arteries expand and irritate nerves due to vasodilation

Why are migraines a problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS-productivity, sick days, quality
of life

Migraine triggers - CORRECT ANSWERS-chocolate, red wine, hard cheeses,
monosodium glutamate, hormonal changes, exertion, fatigue, and stress

manifestation of migraine - CORRECT ANSWERS-Aura (20% of cases), steady
throbbing pain, unilateral, sensitive to light, sound, odors

What does POUND stand for as it relates to migraines - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Pulsatile
One day
Unilateral
Nausea/vomitting
Disabiling

What are the abortive therapies for migraines? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fioricet,
NSAIDS, Triptans and ergotamines