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Author Question: For which of the following patients suffering a migraine headache would sumatriptan (Imitrex) be ... (Read 27 times)

evelyn o bentley

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on: Jul 23, 2018
For which of the following patients suffering a migraine headache would sumatriptan (Imitrex) be indicated?
 
  1. 73-year-old with angina pectoris
  2. 36-year-old female with preeclampsia
  3. 45-year-old diabetic male
  4. 27-year-old asthmatic male

Question 2

Which statement is accurate concerning the management of migraine headaches?
 
  1. Acute treatment and prevention are achieved via the same medications.
  2. There are no pharmacologic agents available to prevent migraine headaches.
  3. Chronic headache pain is managed via daily NSAID use.
  4. Vasoconstriction of cranial arteries helps reduce acute headache pain.


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Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com

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

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, angina, and diabetes. It also is a Pregnancy Category C drug.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Migraine headaches are thought to occur from an initial vasoconstrictive episode that is followed by vasodilation and acute pain. Acute episodes are treated with cranial artery vasoconstrictors and prevention via vasodilators.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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