Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Before administering the initial dose of sumatriptan succinate to a client with a migraine headache, it is most important to determine if the client's history includes which problem? Which problem in the client's history is most important to determine?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Sumatriptan, a triptan, causes vasoconstriction, which can precipitate myocardial ischemia in clients with coronary artery disease. Checking for this condition prevents serious cardiovascular events.