MKSAP: 30-year-old woman with episodic migraine

Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for episodic migraine without aura that first presented in high school and has persisted into the third trimester of her current pregnancy. The headache attacks occur two to four times monthly and last 12 to 24 hours. She experiences moderately severe pain, significant nausea, no vomiting, and pronounced photophobia with most of the attacks. Her only medication is prenatal vitamins. Physical examination findings, including vital signs, are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment? A: Acetaminophen B: Amitriptyline C: Naproxen D: Oxygen E: Rizatriptan Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Conditions Neurology OB/GYN Source Type: blogs