The Client Is to Start on Sumatriptan (Imitrex) for Migraine

question 10

Multiple Choice

The client is to start on sumatriptan (Imitrex) for migraine headaches. What will the best plan of the nurse include as it relates to this medication? Select all that apply.

• A) Plan to instruct the client to take the medication with food to avoid ulcers.
• B) Plan to teach the client not to drive until the effects of the medication are known.
• C) Plan to teach the client to avoid pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) with this medication.
• D) Plan to teach the client to increase fluid intake with this medication.
• E) Plan to teach the client the importance of taking the medication with protein.

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