NU 578 study guide test 2 latest
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preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-
propranolol, divalproex, amitriptyline
appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-beta-
adrenergic blocking agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic
drugs - (divalproex [depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil],
Estrogens for menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara,
esclim, estraderm, vivelle]
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-beta blockers,
propanolol is used most often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid
other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-
timolol, atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol
indications for calcium channel blocker - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypertension, angina
pectoris, prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias
indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevent migraine and
tension headaches in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend
on elevation of mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias
indications for triptans - CORRECT ANSWERS-Migraine and Cluster HA
actions/role of opioids - CORRECT ANSWERS-
medications for cluster headache - CORRECT ANSWERS-
updates!!! 2026-2027 | correct
solutions with quiz & answers |
highly graded a+
preferred drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-
propranolol, divalproex, amitriptyline
appropriate drugs for migraine headache prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-beta-
adrenergic blocking agents - (propranolol [inderol], timolol [blocadren]), antiepileptic
drugs - (divalproex [depakote er], topiramate [topomax], TCA's - amitriptyline [elavil],
Estrogens for menstrual migraines - estrogen gel, estrogen patch [alora, climara,
esclim, estraderm, vivelle]
1st line drugs for migraine prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-beta blockers,
propanolol is used most often
-benefits take a few weeks to develop
-most common s/e fatigue, tiredness. other s/e asthma exacerbation, depression
promotion
-usual dose 80-240mg daily by long acting single dose or divided short acting dose bid
other beta blockers that may be used for migraine prevention - CORRECT ANSWERS-
timolol, atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol
indications for calcium channel blocker - CORRECT ANSWERS-hypertension, angina
pectoris, prevention & Tx of atrial tachycardias
indications for tricyclics (amitriptyline) - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevent migraine and
tension headaches in some people. dose 25-150mg daily at hs. benefits do not depend
on elevation of mood since they work in people who are not depressed.
-can cause hypotension and cholinergic effects [dry mouth, constipation, urinary
retention, blurred vision, tachycardia].
-excessive doses can cause dysrhythmias
indications for triptans - CORRECT ANSWERS-Migraine and Cluster HA
actions/role of opioids - CORRECT ANSWERS-
medications for cluster headache - CORRECT ANSWERS-
