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A patient with migraine headaches is changed from an ergot to a prescription for a triptan. The nurse has completed teaching related to the drug. What statement would indicate she has a clear understanding of the new drug? A) My life is over. I can't function not knowing when I'm going to have a headache. B) I will not have to avoid driving because this medication isn't sedating. C) I should not experience as many adverse effects from my new medication. D) I take my medication every hour when I have a headache. - Answers-ANS: C The nurse receives an order for a triptan for a patient diagnosed with cluster headaches. What drug would be indicated for this purpose? A) Almotriptan (Axert) B) Frovatriptan (Frova) C) Naratriptan (Amerge) D) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Answers-ANS: D The nursing instructor asks the student nurse to explain the action of sumatriptan. What is the student's best response?