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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of migraines. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed for acute relief?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sumatriptan, a triptan, is used for acute migraine relief by constricting cranial vessels. Propranolol, gabapentin, and amitriptyline are for migraine prophylaxis, not acute treatment.