Author Question: A patient complains that while studying for an examination he began to notice a severe headache in ... (Read 27 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient complains that while studying for an examination he began to notice a severe headache in the frontotemporal area of his head that is throbbing and is somewhat relieved when he lies down. He tells the nurse that his mother also had these headache

The nurse suspects that he may be suffering from:
a.
Hypertension.
b.
Cluster headaches.
c.
Tension headaches.
d.
Migraine headaches.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the four areas in the body where lymph nodes are accessible are the:

a. Head, breasts, groin, and abdomen.
b. Arms, breasts, inguinal area, and legs.
c. Head and neck, arms, breasts, and axillae.
d. Head and neck, arms, inguinal area, and axillae.

apple · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Migraine headaches tend to be supraorbital, retroorbital, or frontotemporal with a throbbing quality. They are severe in quality and are relieved by lying down. Migraines are associated with a family history of migraine headaches.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Nodes are located throughout the body, but they are accessible to examination only in four areas: head and neck, arms, inguinal region, and axillae.