Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition - Nonopioid Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Migraine Headache Medications Related

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The nurse would question an order for a selective serotonin agonist as treatment for a migraine headache for a client with which condition? Select all that apply.

  • A. Diabetes
  • B. Uncontrolled hypertension
  • C. Angina
  • D. Hyperlipidemia
  • E. Transient ischemic attacks
Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale: 5-HT agonists should not be used in patients with ischemic heart disease (such as angina or myocardial infarction), transient ischemic attacks (TIA), uncontrolled hypertension, or those patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants.