A patient comes to the clinic concerned about possible migraine headaches
The primary care NP conducts a history and physical examination, and the patient describes vise-like pressure in the back of the head that occurs almost daily during the work week. The NP should recommend: a. acetaminophen.
b. topiramate.
c. sumatriptan.
d. ergotamine.
A
This patient is describing symptoms typical of tension headaches. The NP should recommend acetaminophen, not migraine medications.
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