Ergotamine tartrate (Ergostat) is a drug that is employed in the treatment of:
a. menstrual pain. c. migraine headaches.
b. cancer pain. d. postoperative pain
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This medication is not used to treat menstrual pain.
B Incorrect: This medication is not used to treat cancer pain.
C Correct: Because it can be administered by inhalation, it has a rapid onset of action for the treatment of migraine headaches.
D Incorrect: This medication is not used to treat postoperative pain.
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