The nurse notes that a client taking ergotamine tartrate is having the intended effects of therapy if the client states relief from which symptom?
1.Cough
2.Diarrhea
3.Backache
4.Headaches
4.Headaches
A client with vascular headaches is taking ergotamine. The home health nurse would periodically assess him or her for which finding?
1.Hypotension
2.Constipation
3.Dependent edema
4.Cool, numb fingers and toes
4.Cool, numb fingers and toes
On admission the client tells the nurse that sumatriptan is prescribed. Based on this information, which question would the nurse ask the client?
1."Do you have frequent earaches?"
2."Do you experience sinus headaches?"
3."Have you had migraine headaches?"
4."Are you allergic to pollen or molds?"
3."Have you had migraine headaches?"
The nurse has given instructions for taking codeine sulfate to a client with a severe headache. Which statement by the client indicates the teaching has been effective?
1."I need to increase fluid intake."
2."I would maintain a low-fiber diet."
3."I need to avoid all exercise to prevent light-headedness."
4."I would avoid the use of stool softeners to prevent diarrhea."
1."I need to increase fluid intake."