Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Before administering initial dose of sumatriptan succinate to a client with a migraine headache, it is most to determine if the clientÔÇÖs history includes which problem?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Sumatriptan, a vasoconstrictor, risks coronary artery spasm in clients with coronary artery disease (B), potentially causing ischemia. Diabetes (A), rhinitis (C), and IBS (D) are not contraindications.