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erika

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client asks a nurse, How does ergotamine (Ergostat) relieve migraine headaches? The nurse should respond that it:
 
  A) dilates cerebral blood vessels.
  B) constricts cerebral blood vessels.
  C) decreases peripheral vascular resistance.
  D) decreases the stimulation of baroreceptors.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for clients at an ambulatory care facility. Which care intervention is least likely to be provided by the nurse in this setting?
 
  A) Patient education
  B) Treatment of minor trauma
  C) Medication administration
  D) Crisis management


morganmarie791

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Ergotamine relieves migraine headaches by constricting, not dilating, cerebral arterial vessels. The drug's ability to prevent norepinephrine reuptake may add to this effect. The net result is decreased pulsatile blood flow through the cerebral vessels and symptom relief. Ergotamine doesn't decrease peripheral vascular resistance or stimulation of baroreceptors.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Nurses in ambulatory care centers and clinics provide technical services (e.g., administering medications), determine the priority of care needs, and provide teaching about all aspects of care. The urgent care center is a special type of ambulatory care center that provides walk-in care for illnesses and minor trauma. Crisis management or intervention is typical of mental health centers and not of ambulatory care settings.


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