The nurse is teaching the client how to use sumatriptan (Imitrex) to treat migraine headaches. Which common side effects should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Dizziness and nausea
2. Hypotension and irritability
3. Constipation and sedation
4. Anxiety and agitation
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Sumatriptan can cause dizziness and nausea.
Rationale 2: Sumatriptan does not cause hypotension or irritability.
Rationale 3: Sumatriptan does not cause constipation or sedation.
Rationale 4: Sumatriptan does not cause anxiety or agitation.
Global Rationale: Sumatriptan can cause dizziness and nausea. Sumatriptan does not cause hypotension, irritability, constipation, sedation, anxiety, or agitation.
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