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NURS 5433 Module 5 ( Neuro): Questions & Answers

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What are some characteristics of a tension headache? (Ans – bilateral location, no n/v, no photophobia or phonophobia, not pulsating, not aggravated by activity, dull vice like pressure around the h ... ead. Muscle tightness will accompany these What are risk factors for tension headaches? (Ans – stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol What are the abortive medications for tension headache? (Ans – NSAIDs, butalbital butalbital can cause overuse headache if used more than 2x/week What medications can be used for prevention of tension headaches? (Ans – ONLY for frequent tension headaches (1-14 days per month for more than 3 months) Antidepressants, muscle relaxersWhen do you refer a patient with tension headaches? (Ans – unresolved after treatment, more severe or varies from usual pattern (neurologist) What is diagnostic criteria for cluster headaches? (Ans - at least 5 attacks that are severe or very severe, unilateral, ispilateral conjunctival injections and lacrimation, eyelid edema, forehead sweating and ptsosis. the eye is what separates cluster headaches from a migraine. Eye will be watering, swollen. Can be every other day, to 8 per day lasting 15-180 minutes. Very common at night What is non-pharm treatment for cluster headaches? (Ans – avoid triggers like alcohol, nicotine, strong emotions and sleep problemsWhat are the pharm treatments for cluster headache? (Ans – "COTS" CCBs (verapamil) oxygen (10-15L per NRB mask) Triptans Steroids (prednisone) What do you need to monitor on a patient who is taking medications for cluster HA? (Ans – EKD, thyroid, renal, electrolytes [Show More]

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