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*Unit 5 - Comfort Flashcards

1
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Goal of pain management:

A

to get to a pain level so a person can perform ADL’s

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T/F: Pain is whatever and whenever the patient says it is

A

T

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who are the experts of pain

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the patient

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T/F: patient report of pain is enough for a nursing diagnosis of pain-there does not need to be any other objective signs or symptoms

A

T

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What are these:

  • health care providers are good at recognizing pain
  • you have to see objective S&S to know someone is in pain
  • you don’t feel pain if you can sleep
  • pain control leads to addiction
  • people who report chronic pain are addicts
  • the more pain you have, the better your can tolerate it
  • emotions don’t contribute to pain perception
A

pain myths

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Type of pain:

occurs suddenly, short-lived and responds to treatment, usually caused by injury

A

acute

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Type of pain:

persisting for more than 6 mos., can be difficult to treat, interferes with daily activities

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chronic

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Type of chronic pain:

tumor, metastasis, complications, surgery, treatments, chemotherapy, and radiation; end with remission or death

A

malignant

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Type of chronic pain:

not life-threatening

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nonmalignant

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Type of pain:

stimulation of pain receptors

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noniceptor

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Type of noniceptor pain:

skeletal muscles, ligaments, and joints

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somatic (sharp)

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Type of noniceptor pain:

smooth muscles and organs

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visceral (dull, throbbing, aching)

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Type of pain:

injury to nerves

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neuropathic (burning, shooting, numbing)

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Which type of pain is the most difficult to treat? Why?

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??????

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Type of pain transmission:

peripheral nerve endings are stimulated

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transduction

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Type of pain transmission:

nerve impulse travels to spinal cord and then brain-*Gate Control Theory

A

Transmission

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Type of pain transmission:

brain says pain

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perception

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Type of pain transmission:

impulses from brain to spinal cord to inhibit pain and/or react to pain

A

modulation

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T/F: if we can stop the stimulation of the pain stimulus, then we can stop a person from feeling pain

A

T

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very commonly use theory for pain; reason massage works to relieve pain; transmission

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Gate Control Theory

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any med that acts on the brain or spinal cord (CNS)

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A centrally acting drug

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any med that acts beyond the spinal cord/CNS

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peripheral acting drug

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the result of excess heat production caused by changes in the hypothalamus

A

fever

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the body’s response to tissue damage and injury

A

inflammation

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the result of stimulation of pain nerve endings, usually caused by damage or trauma

A

pain

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26
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how do meds help a fever

A

meds help changing the heat-regulation center

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how do meds help inflammation

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they block prostaglandins (which cause many of the effects of inflammation)

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how do meds help pain

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they block pain sensations or prostaglandins

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symptoms of localized inflammation (ex. sliver) (3)

A
  1. redness : caused by vasodilation
  2. swelling: (edema) leakage of plasma into extracellular spaces
  3. pain: prostaglandin irritation of nerve endings and pressure of edema
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symptoms of generalized symptoms (ex. flu) (6)

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  1. increase leukocytes
  2. elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  3. fever
  4. headache
  5. loss of appetite
  6. lethargy/weakness
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What type of inflammation:

  • immediate onset
  • lasts 1-2 weeks
  • involves neutrophils
  • anaphylaxis (type of ___ inflammation)
  • may lead to formation of scar tissue
A

acute

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what type of inflammation:

  • slow onset
  • involves lymphocytes and macrophages
  • increases scar tissue
A

chronic

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33
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T/F: inflammation is a natural response

A

T…it helps the body fight antigens and heal injuries

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34
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T/F: inflammation is NOT a disease

A

T

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35
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T/F: do not use topical drugs even if appropriate to avoid systemic adverse affects for inflammation

A

FALSE! Topical drugs SHOULD be used when appropriate to avoid systemic adverse affects for inflammation

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36
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Which drug:

reduction of fever and pain

A

acetaminophen (tylenol)

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37
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contraindications of acetaminophen

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  • sever liver or kidney disease

- alcoholism

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potential interactions for acetaminophen

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  • increase effect with caffeine

- alcohol increases heptotoxicity

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nursing consideration for acetaminophen

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assess for alcohol use because alcohol affects the liver which is affected by tylenol

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patient/family teaching for acetaminophen

A
  • look for yellow skin (jaundice)

- look for difference in stool/urine color

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41
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  • drugs use in the treatment of pain, fever and inflammation

- these drugs achieve their desired effect through inhibiting the production of prostaglandins

A

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

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42
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T/F: is tylenol an NSAID

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No, they act differently

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43
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What drug:

  • reduced pain, inflammation, and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis; prevent platelet aggregation = decreases clotting by making platelets “slippery” (platelets have to die and get rejuvinated before affects of clotting go away = can’t have it a couple weeks before surgery)
  • new research: preventing colorectal cancer
A

Aspirin (ASA)

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common side effects of aspirin

A

heart burn
ulceration
stomach pains/bleeding
**tinnitus

(common because of effects of prostaglandin on stomach)

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alcohol + aspirin =

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GI bleeding

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46
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tylenol + aspirin =

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nephrotoxicity

47
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caffeine + aspiring =

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(anacin) increased absorption rate of aspirin = helps it work better

48
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Patient teaching for aspirin

A
  • avoid giving children aspirin if suspected to have cold/flu/fever
49
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Can you chew enteric coated pills or SR (sustained release) pills

A

NO!

50
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what drug:

reduction of inflammation, pain, and fever by inhibiting synthesis

A

ibuprofen

51
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overdose of ibuprofen =

A

renal failure

52
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Potential reactions of ibuprofen

A
  • alcohol, other ensets, & steroids increase GI side effects
53
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aspirin + ibuprofen =

A

GI side effects: GI bleeding, discomfort, etc.

54
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Patient teaching for ibuprofen

A
  • look for GI bleeding

- DO NOT TAKE IF PREGNANT!

55
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what drug:

reduction of inflammation, pain, and fever, used for arthritis

A

celecoxib

56
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CBC

A

complete blood count

57
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LFTs

A

liver function test

58
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BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

59
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creatinine labs

A

used to assess kidney function

60
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a pattern of compulsive drug use characterized by a continued craving for an opioid and the need to use the opioid for effect rather than pain management

A

addiction

61
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a larger dose of opioid analgesic is requires to maintain the original effect

A

tolerance

62
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when the abrupt discontinuation of an opioid produces withdrawal symptoms

A

physical dependence

63
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T/F: respiratory depression is often a side effect of morphine = wanting to breathe less = asthma

A

T

64
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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

65
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common side effects of morphine

A
  • increased ICP
  • respiratory depression
  • constipation
66
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what is the antagonist of morphine/any narcotic

A

narcan (naloxone)

67
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what to do when rpr <12 when taking morphine

A

hold the med

68
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what to do when rpr <10 when taking morphine

A

report to MD

69
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T/F: you should push narcotics (morphine) quickly in IV

A

FALSE! they should be pushed slowly!

70
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what drug:

reverse ALL effects of narcotics/opioids (including therapeutic effects)

A

narcan (naloxone)

71
Q

What schedule is tramadol

A

IV

72
Q

what drug:
has weak opioid activity, prevents norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake -> blocks pain transmission for moderate pain reliefe

A

tramadol

73
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T/F: tramadol can be fatal

A

T…should not be used for people who are suicidal

74
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T/F: alcohol can cause death with tramadol

A

true

75
Q

2 types of headaches

A
  • tension

- migraine

76
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Migraines:

occasional with no functional impairment

A

mild

77
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Migraines:

nausea and some functional impairment

A

moderate

78
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Migraines:

> 3 times a month, N&V, functional impairment

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severe

79
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headaches are cause by

A

vasodilation

80
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T/F: sumatription is a vasodilater

A

F! It’s a vasoconstrictor = takes away headaches (like caffeine)

81
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common side effect of sumatripton

A
  • tingling/warm sensation down the arm

- scary: coronary artery spasm

82
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contraindication of sumatripton

A
  • those who have seizures

- can’t on those who are on MAOIs and SSRIs

83
Q

what drug:

antimigraine by constricting cranial blood vessels

A

sumatriptan

84
Q

T/F: it is most helpful to put someone in a dark room and administer before getting a migraine when taking sumatripton

A

T

85
Q

T/F: you can’t use SQ > 2 injections in 24 hours for sumatriptan

A

T, and they must be atleast 1 hr apart

86
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  • caused by increased uric acid production
  • caused by reduced uric acid secretion by kidneys
  • causes pain and inflammation
A

gout

87
Q

goals of anti-gout meds (3)

A
  • stop acute episodes
  • prevent future attacks
  • avoid complications (kidney stones)
88
Q

what drug:

  • used primarily in acute gout attacks (profilacted (small doses every day) or acute attack (take asap))
  • prevents inflammation process from reacting to crystals
A

colchicine

89
Q

colchicine dose for acute attack

A

1.2 mg po then 0.6 mg qh until pain is resolved )max: 1.8 mg/h)

90
Q

do NSAIDS increase or decrease risks for serious GI effects when taking colchicine

A

increase

91
Q

what drug:
blocks action of xanthine oxidase -> prevents formation of uric acid -? lowers serum uric acid levels

will take as a preventative measure for gout

A

allopurinol

92
Q

nursing consideration/patient teaching for gout (5)

A
  • increase fluid intake: 3-4 L/day
  • avoid purine rich foods
  • take meds as prescribed
  • take meds with food
  • report adverse s/s of meds
93
Q

Q: the best description of chronic pain?

A

It persists for more than 6 months.

94
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Q: True or False: Acetaminophen treats inflammation.

A

F

95
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Q: Which organ is acetaminophen intoxication most damaging to?

A

liver

96
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Q: Which of the following is NOT a contraindication of aspirin?
A. child with a cold
B. pregnant women in third trimester
C. a middle-aged man with a fever
D. elderly women with GI bleeding
A

C. a middle-aged man with a fever

97
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Q: Which of the following would NOT be included in the patient teaching about ibuprofen?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D.
A

Report black hairy tongue.

98
Q

Q: What is celecoxib commonly used for?

A

arthritis

99
Q

Q: What is the antidote for opioids?

A

naloxone (narcan)

100
Q 
Q: Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of morphine?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D.
A

tachycardia

101
Q

Q: How does sumatriptan work to relieve headaches?

A

It causes intracranial vasoconstriction.

102
Q

Q: What are TWO drugs used in the treatment of gout?

A

colchicine, allopurinol

103
Q 
Max dosages per day:
ibuprofen
acetominophen
aspirin
sumatriptan
A

3200 mg
4000mg
4000 mg
100 mg

104
Q

Q: An 80 year old woman, who is scheduled for a total knee replacement next month, currently takes ibuprofen 600 mg three times per day.
Which client teaching is most important?
A. Continue ibuprofen until surgery
B. Stop ibuprofen today
C. Decrease ibuprofen to two times per day
D. Stop ibuprofen 7 to 14 days before surgery

A

D. Stop ibuprofen 7 to 14 days before surgery

105
Q

Q: The nurse should question the order of acetaminophen for which client?
A. client with cirrhosis of the liver
B. client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C. client with breast cancer
D. client who is taking warfarin

A

A. client with cirrhosis of the liver

106
Q 
Q: What substance is used to treat serious cases of acetaminophen overdose?
A. naloxone
B. acetylcysteine
C. caffeine
D. colchicine
A

B. acetylcysteine

107
Q 
Q: A client has a fever and is allergic to aspirin.  Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering to reduce the client’s fever?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Ketorolac
C. Acetaminophen
D. Celecoxib
A

C. Acetaminophen

108
Q 
Q: A client takes aspirin daily for pain in the right knee. Which toxic effect may be present with aspirin overdosage?
A. Tinnitus
B. Peripheral neuropathy
C. Heart arrhythmias
D. Seizure activity
A

A. Tinnitus

109
Q 
Q: The nurse is monitoring the client for adverse effects associate with morphine. Which adverse effect would NOT be expected?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Hypertension
C. Constipation
D. Nausea
A

B. Hypertension

110
Q

Q: Several days postoperative bowel surgery, the client is eating soft food, ambulating regularly, and using hydrocodone for pain. What should the nursing care plan include?
A. Monitoring for vital signs for respiratory depression
B. Inserting a urinary catheter for urinary retention
C. Weaning pain medication to prevent addiction
D. Increasing dietary fiber and fluids and administering a stool softener if needed

A

D. Increasing dietary fiber and fluids and administering a stool softener if needed

111
Q

Q: While assessing a client on a continuous morphine intravenous infusion, the nurse notices the client’s respiratory rate to be 9 breaths per minute. What action should the nurse take next?
A. Do client teaching on the signs and symptoms of hyperventilation
B. Continue monitoring the client
C. Stop the infusion, call the provider and be prepared to give naloxone (Narcan)
D. Sit the client up in a high fowlers position and administer oxygen

A

C. Stop the infusion, call the provider and be prepared to give naloxone (Narcan)

112
Q 
Q: Sumatriptan, a serotonin agonist, can be potentially dangerous when taken with certain substances. Which of the following substances should a patient who is taking sumatriptan avoid?
A. peppermint
B. milk
C. vitamin K
D. MAOI's
A

D. MAOI’s

113
Q

Q: The nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol for preventing gout attacks. Client teaching should include all the following EXCEPT:
A. Avoid foods such as legumes, salmon and mushrooms
B. Increase fluid intake to 2-4 liters per day
C. Take with food
D. This medication is safe to take during pregnancy

A

D. This medication is safe to take during pregnancy

114
Q

Should you use Sumatriptan within 14 days of surgery

A

NO!

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