A client complains of a mild migraine headache. What treatment may the healthcare provider suggest?
a. Opioid analgesics (e.g., meperidine [Demerol])
b. Analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen)
c. Ergotamine tartrate
d. Serotonin1-receptor agonists (e.g., sumatriptan succinate [Imitrex])
ANS: B
For mild migraines, OTC analgesics are recommended.
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