Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 650 of 2368
A client with migraines is prescribed sumatriptan. Which statement shows that teaching was effective?
- "I will take it every morning to prevent migraines."
- "I will wait until the headache is severe before taking it."
- "I will take the medication as soon as the migraine begins."
- "I will take it with a heating pad on my head."
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Correct answer: "I will take the medication as soon as the migraine begins."
Triptans are given at the onset of a migraine and may be repeated once after two hours, not exceeding 200 mg per day.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Triptans. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026