A Patient with Migraines Is Started on a Beta Blocker

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with migraines is started on a beta blocker. The nurse explains the benefits of taking the medication for migraines. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the medication's effects?

• A) "I need to take it every day to reduce the frequency of migraines."
• B) "I will take it as needed to get relief from migraines."
• C) "I will take it to shorten the duration of my migraines."
• D) "I will take this drug when a migraine starts."

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