The nurse is caring for a patient with migraine headaches. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed prophylactically for this patient?
1. propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)
2. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. zolmitriptan (Zomig)
4. sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Correct Answer: 1
Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) is a beta-blocker that prevents dilation of vessels in the pia mater and inhibits serotonin uptake. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not identified as a medication used to treat migraines. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and zolmitriptan (Zomig) are taken once the migraine starts.
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