A Patient Who Has Migraine Headaches Usually Has Two to Three

A patient who has migraine headaches usually has two to three severe migraines each month.The patient has been using a triptan nasal spray but reports little relief and is concerned about missing so many days of work.The primary care NP should consider:

A) an oral triptan plus an opioid analgesic.
B) an injectable triptan plus an oral corticosteroid.
C) an intramuscular steroid plus an opioid analgesic.
D) dihydroergotamine hydrochloride plus an opioid analgesic.

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