Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The health care provider is considering the use of sumatriptan (Imitrex) for a 54-year-old male patient with migraine headaches. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sumatriptan is contraindicated in patients with recent myocardial infarction due to its vasoconstrictive effects, posing a cardiovascular risk.