A client is prescribed frovatriptan. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include in the client's teaching plan? Select all that apply
A) Frovatriptan is used to prevent migraines.
B) Frovatriptan should be administered at the earliest onset of migraine symptoms.
C) Frovatriptan will decrease the number of migraine headaches experienced.
D) No more than two doses of the drug should be used in a 24-hour period.
E) The dose of frovatriptan may be repeated every hour until symptoms subside.
Ans: B, D
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Frovatriptan does not prevent migraines or reduce the number of migraines. It should be taken at the earliest onset of migraine symptoms and the dose may be repeated one time after 1 hour if no relief is obtained. The client should never take more than two doses of frovatriptan in a 24-hour period.
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