James Has Been Diagnosed with Cluster Headaches

question 10

Multiple Choice

James has been diagnosed with cluster headaches. Appropriate acute therapy would be:

• A) Butalbital and aspirin (Fiorinal)
• B) Meperidine IM (Demerol)
• C) Oxygen 100% for 15 to 30 minutes
• D) Indomethacin (Indocin)

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