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A client complains of a mild migraine headache. What treatment may the healthcare provider suggest?
 
  a. Opioid analgesics (e.g., meperidine Demerol)
  b. Analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
  c. Ergotamine tartrate
  d. Serotonin1-receptor agonists (e.g., sumatriptan succinate Imitrex)

Question 2

The client complains of a severe migraine headache. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order:
 
  a. opioid analgesics.
  b. nonnarcotic analgesics.
  c. ergotamine tartrate.
  d. serotonin1-receptor agonists (triptans).



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AngeliqueG

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
For mild migraines, OTC analgesics are recommended.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
More severe migraine headaches are treated with triptans.




ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


xthemafja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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