A patient complains of experiencing a headache characterized by unilateral or bilateral throbbing pain that is recurrent. Often they state an event triggers the pain causing nausea, irritability, or phonophobia. Which of the following types of headache are they experiencing?

A. tension
B. migraine
C. polar
D. occipital


Answer: B

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The client has a medical diagnosis of schizophrenia, and receives aripiprazole (Abilify). What is the primary expected client outcome related to dopamine reduction?

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