A clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with migraine headaches. During the patient teaching session, the patient questions the nurse regarding alcohol consumption
What would the nurse be correct in telling the patient about the effects of alcohol?
A) Alcohol causes hormone fluctuations.
B) Alcohol causes vasodilation of the blood vessels.
C) Alcohol has an excitatory effect on the CNS.
D) Alcohol diminishes endorphins in the brain.
Ans: B
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Alcohol causes vasodilation of the blood vessels and may exacerbate migraine headaches. Alcohol has a depressant effect on the CNS. Alcohol does not cause hormone fluctuations, nor does it decrease endorphins (morphine-like substances produced by the body) in the brain.
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