Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sumatriptan (Imitrex) tablets to treat migraine headaches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
If you experience chest pain, call your physician immediately. This instruction is correct because chest pain is a serious and potentially life-threatening side effect of sumatriptan. Chest pain may indicate a heart attack or coronary artery spasm, which require immediate medical attention.