Antimigraine Agents Act by Which of the Following Mechanisms

question 22

Multiple Choice

Antimigraine agents act by which of the following mechanisms?

• A) Blocking parasympathetic nerve impulses
• B) Increasing cerebral blood flow
• C) Constricting dilated cerebral arteries
• D) Exerting a sympathomimetic effect

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