Deck 29: Drugs for Headache Disorders

Question 1

A 1-month drug-free interval every 6 months is required for patients taking methysergide in order to prevent which adverse effect?

A) heart valve fibrosis
B) intermittent claudication
C) pulmonary hypertension
D) cardiac ischemia
E) serotonin syndrome

Answer 1

heart valve fibrosis

Question 2

A patient with frequent migraine headaches desires a drug treatment that has a rapid onset of action but does not require parenteral administration. Which drug best meets these criteria?

A) naratriptan
B) ergotamine
C) dihydroergotamine
D) rizatriptan
E) zolmitriptan

Answer 2

dihydroergotamine

Question 3

Which agent might be used for termination of migraine headache in a woman with coronary artery disease?

A) sumatriptan
B) tramadol
C) valproate
D) dihydroergotamine
E) propranolol

Answer 3

tramadol