The Health Care Provider Is Considering the Use of Sumatriptan

question 18

Multiple Choice

The health care provider is considering the use of sumatriptan (Imitrex) for a patient with migraine headaches. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) The patient has at least 1 to 2 cups of coffee daily.
• B) The patient has had migraine headaches for 30 years.
• C) The patient has a history of a recent acute myocardial infarction.
• D) The patient has been taking topiramate (Topamax) for 2 months.

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Definitions:

Contingent Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the delivery of reinforcement is dependent on the occurrence of a specific behavior.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that response occurring in the future.

Desired Behavior

The specific actions or reactions an organization or individual aims to elicit from others through guidance or incentivization.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and inherently encourages a particular behavior without prior learning or conditioning.