A nurse is teaching a class on migraine headaches. The class is discussing ergotamine. One of the participants in the class asks the nurse why ergotamine is coupled with caffeine
Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the nurse to give?
a. Caffeine is used to counteract the fatigue caused by ergotamine.
b. Caffeine is given with ergotamine to suppress emesis.
c. Caffeine enhances vasoconstriction and ergotamine absorption.
d. Caffeine potentiates the analgesic effects of ergotamine.
ANS: C
Caffeine is present to enhance vasoconstriction and ergotamine absorption, thus enhancing migraine pain relief.
Caffeine, in conjunction with ergotamine, does not counteract fatigue.
Caffeine, in conjunction with ergotamine, does not suppress emesis.
Caffeine does enhance ergotamine absorption but does not potentiate the analgesic effects.
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