A Patient Has Recurrent Cluster Headaches and Asks About Abortive

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has recurrent cluster headaches and asks about abortive therapy. Which therapy is effective for most patients with cluster headaches?

• A) Lithium
• B) NSAIDs
• C) Oxygen
• D) Verapamil

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Definitions:

Population Needs

The collective requirements for health care, education, social services, and infrastructure in a community.

Individual Needs

The specific requirements or adjustments necessary for a person to achieve optimal physical, psychological, or social well-being.

Patient Autonomy

The right of patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare, including the right to accept or refuse treatment.

Acute Care

Medical services provided for short-term treatment of a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.