A nurse is admitting a patient with a severe migraine headache and a history of acute coronary syndrome. What migraine medication would the nurse question for this patient?
A) Rizatriptan (Maxalt)
B) Naratriptan (Amerge)
C) Sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex)
D) Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
Ans: C
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Triptans can cause chest pain and are contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart disease. Maxalt, Amerge, and Zomig are triptans used in routine clinical use for the treatment of migraine headaches.
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