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zkadhem - 07-15-09 22:35
A 58-year-old female with a history of poorly controlled hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and osteoporosis is asking about her headache therapy. She has had throbbing, unilateral headaches occurring every three months for years. Because of their severity, she is unable to work when she has one. She is asking for something stronger than ibuprofen for pain relief. Medications include prinivil,
zocor, and aspirin. Physical examination is normal. What would you prescribe?
zkadhem - 07-15-09 22:35
A 58-year-old female with a history of poorly controlled hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and osteoporosis is asking about her headache therapy. She has had throbbing, unilateral headaches occurring every three months for years. Because of their severity, she is unable to work when she has one. She is asking for something stronger than ibuprofen for pain relief. Medications include prinivil,
zocor, and aspirin. Physical examination is normal. What would you prescribe?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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#13
Re: neurology babbu5508 - 07-28-10 05:25 My answer is: c.
The typical migraine headache is unilateral (affecting one half of the head) and pulsating, lasting from 4 to 72 hours; symptoms include nausea, vomiting, photophobia (increased sensitivity to light), and phonophobia (increased sensitivity to sound).
#22
Re: neurology babbu5508 - 02-22-11 10:30 Midrin is a combination of isometheptene mucate, dichloralphenazone and acetaminophen useful for attacks of migraine
#24
Re: neurology babbu5508 - 03-31-11 12:48 The combination of isometheptene mucate, dichloralphenazone, and acetaminophen is used to relieve migraine and tension headaches. It prevents blood vessels in the head from expanding and causing headaches.
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Re: neurology drasser - 04-14-11 17:35 My answer is: a.
infrequent severe attacks this is the choice
#30
Re: neurology sudha2015 - 04-16-11 07:55 Midrin (isometheptene/acetaminophen and dichloraphenazone
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