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Title: A young woman with migraine headaches who has recently begun taking sumatriptan (Imitrex) calls the ...
Post by: Chellemonia on Jan 24, 2018
A young woman with migraine headaches who has recently begun taking sumatriptan (Imitrex) calls the nurse to report a sensation of chest and arm heaviness.
 
  The nurse questions the patient and determines that she feels pressure and not pain. What will the nurse do?
  a. Ask the patient about any history of hypertension or coronary artery disease.
  b. Determine whether the patient might be pregnant.
  c. Reassure the patient that this is a transient, reversible side effect of sumatriptan.
  d. Tell the patient to stop taking the medication immediately.


Title: A young woman with migraine headaches who has recently begun taking sumatriptan (Imitrex) calls the ...
Post by: purplewine28 on Jan 24, 2018
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