The nurse checks on a patient who has received sumatriptan (Imitrex) for treatment of a migraine headache. The patient reports moderate improvement in headache pain and reports feeling dizzy
The nurse notes a blood pressure of 160/85 mm Hg. Which action by the nurse is correct?
a. Notify the provider of the dizziness.
b. Notify the provider of the increased blood pressure.
c. Plan to administer a second dose in 1 hour.
d. Request an order for intranasal sumatriptan.
ANS: B
Triptans can cause increased blood pressure, which is an adverse drug reaction and should be reported to the provider. Dizziness is a common side effect but not potentially life-threatening. The second dose should not be given if the patient is experiencing elevated blood pressure. Intranasal sumatriptan has the same adverse effects.
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