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NR566 WEEK 7 QUIZ
- A 42-year-old patient experiences frequent migraines occurring four or more times each month that interfere with daily functioning despite triptan use for acute attacks. Which intervention is most appropriate to discuss next?
A. Switching to acetaminophen monotherapy
B. Initiating preventive therapy with a beta-blocker
C. Increasing triptan use to daily administration
D. Recommending opioid therapy for severe migraine pain
Correct Answer: B. Initiating preventive therapy with a beta-blocker
- Which adverse effect is commonly associated with triptan medications used in migraine management?
A. Sedation
B. Hypotension
C. Bradycardia
D. Vasoconstriction
- A 32-year-old woman reports recurrent unilateral throbbing headaches lasting 24–48 hours, associated with nausea and photophobia, and worsened by physical activity. Which finding best supports the diagnosis of migraine without aura?
A. Headache worsened only by light touch to the scalp
B. Unilateral throbbing pain accompanied by photophobia
C. Mild, non-pulsating headache lasting less than 2 hours
D. Menstrual headache associated with visual disturbances
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