Kelly is a 14-year-old patient who presents to the clinic with a classic migraine. She says she is having a headache two to three times a month. The initial plan would be:
A) Prescribe NSAIDs as abortive therapy and have her keep a headache diary to identify her triggers.
B) Prescribe zolmitriptan (Zomig) as abortive therapy and recommend relaxation therapy to reduce her stress.
C) Prescribe acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3) for her to take at the first onset of her migraine.
D) Prescribe sumatriptan (Imitrex) nasal spray and arrange for her to receive the first dose in the clinic.
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