Kelly Is a 14-Year-Old Patient Who Presents to the Clinic

question 3

Multiple Choice

Kelly is a 14-year-old patient who presents to the clinic with a classic migraine. She says she is having a headache two to three times a month. The initial plan would be:

• A) Prescribe NSAIDs as abortive therapy and have her keep a headache diary to identify her triggers.
• B) Prescribe zolmitriptan (Zomig) as abortive therapy and recommend relaxation therapy to reduce her stress.
• C) Prescribe acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3) for her to take at the first onset of her migraine.
• D) Prescribe sumatriptan (Imitrex) nasal spray and arrange for her to receive the first dose in the clinic.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which a person's symptoms can improve after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic value, due to the belief in the treatment's efficacy.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative relationship between a client and their therapist, which is an important factor in the effectiveness of therapy.

Psychotherapeutic Treatment

A type of therapy used to treat mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health provider.

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A form of therapy that uses virtual reality technology to expose patients to simulations of their fears and traumatic memories in a controlled, therapeutic setting.