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What is the most common characteristic of severe and incapacitating headaches?
What is the most common characteristic of severe and incapacitating headaches?
- Vasodilation or vasoconstriction
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle contraction in the neck and scalp
- Photophobia and phonophobia (correct)
Which of the following is not a symptom of the postdrome phase of a severe headache?
Which of the following is not a symptom of the postdrome phase of a severe headache?
- Muscle contraction in the neck and scalp (correct)
- Mood changes
- Tiredness and weakness
- Cognitive difficulties
What is the key characteristic of tension-type headaches?
What is the key characteristic of tension-type headaches?
- Unilateral pain localized to the eye and orbit
- Severe and incapacitating pain
- Steady, constant feeling of pressure (correct)
- Cause of headache in the older population
What is the main difference between tension-type headaches and cluster headaches?
What is the main difference between tension-type headaches and cluster headaches?
What is the key characteristic of cluster headaches?
What is the key characteristic of cluster headaches?
What is the main cause of headaches in the older population?
What is the main cause of headaches in the older population?
What is recommended to prevent contractures and eliminate pressure ulcers in patients?
What is recommended to prevent contractures and eliminate pressure ulcers in patients?
How should the arms be positioned to prevent contractures?
How should the arms be positioned to prevent contractures?
What should be done to maintain skin and joint integrity in patients?
What should be done to maintain skin and joint integrity in patients?
What can be used to preserve corneal integrity in unconscious patients with their eyes open?
What can be used to preserve corneal integrity in unconscious patients with their eyes open?
Why should cold compresses be used cautiously for patients with eye conditions?
Why should cold compresses be used cautiously for patients with eye conditions?
What is the purpose of using eye patches for some patients?
What is the purpose of using eye patches for some patients?
Which medication is the drug of choice for treating spasticity in multiple sclerosis?
Which medication is the drug of choice for treating spasticity in multiple sclerosis?
Which class of medications is used to manage fatigue in multiple sclerosis?
Which class of medications is used to manage fatigue in multiple sclerosis?
Which type of multiple sclerosis is not effectively treated by interferon beta-1a (Rebif) and interferon beta-1B (Betaseron)?
Which type of multiple sclerosis is not effectively treated by interferon beta-1a (Rebif) and interferon beta-1B (Betaseron)?
What is the purpose of using warm packs and muscle stretching in the nursing management of multiple sclerosis?
What is the purpose of using warm packs and muscle stretching in the nursing management of multiple sclerosis?
Which medication is used to manage ataxia (lack of muscle coordination) in multiple sclerosis?
Which medication is used to manage ataxia (lack of muscle coordination) in multiple sclerosis?
What is the purpose of instructing patients with multiple sclerosis to walk with their feet apart?
What is the purpose of instructing patients with multiple sclerosis to walk with their feet apart?
What is the main cause of multiple sclerosis?
What is the main cause of multiple sclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?
What is the primary goal of medical management for multiple sclerosis?
What is the primary goal of medical management for multiple sclerosis?
Which diagnostic test is used to detect the presence of multiple plaques in the central nervous system?
Which diagnostic test is used to detect the presence of multiple plaques in the central nervous system?
What is the purpose of electrophoresis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
What is the purpose of electrophoresis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
Which type of therapy is used to modify the course of multiple sclerosis?
Which type of therapy is used to modify the course of multiple sclerosis?
What is the main purpose of observing and recording the sequence of signs during a seizure?
What is the main purpose of observing and recording the sequence of signs during a seizure?
Which of the following is NOT a piece of information that should be documented during or before a seizure?
Which of the following is NOT a piece of information that should be documented during or before a seizure?
What is the primary nursing responsibility during a seizure?
What is the primary nursing responsibility during a seizure?
Which of the following pieces of information can help determine the type of seizure (local or generalized)?
Which of the following pieces of information can help determine the type of seizure (local or generalized)?
Why is it important to document the patient's unconsciousness and its duration during a seizure?
Why is it important to document the patient's unconsciousness and its duration during a seizure?
What is the purpose of documenting the patient's inability to speak after a seizure?
What is the purpose of documenting the patient's inability to speak after a seizure?
