Final answer:
C. "I should expect facial flushing when I take this medication."The client's correct understanding of zolmitriptan for migraine treatment is reflected in expecting facial flushing as a side effect. Zolmitriptan treats migraines by narrowing dilated blood vessels and is taken after a headache begins, not as prevention.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question regarding the client's understanding of the new prescription for zolmitriptan to treat migraines is, 'I should expect facial flushing when I take this medication.' This indicates that the client has understood a possible side effect of the medication. Zolmitriptan is a triptan medication used to treat migraine headaches after they begin, and it works by causing vasoconstriction, or narrowing of the blood vessels around the brain, which is opposite to dilation. It is not a preventive medication, therefore it is not taken daily to prevent headaches, and it does not lower sensitivity to food triggers. The onset of facial flushing can be a common side effect of triptan medications like zolmitriptan.
Migraines are severe headaches caused by dilation of blood vessels and can be triggered by various factors. Treatments, such as zolmitriptan, work to relieve these symptoms by addressing the dilated vessels, often with rapid results. Unlike zolmitriptan, mild pain relievers like ibuprofen are sometimes used to treat tension headaches, which are typically due to muscle tension related to stress rather than migraines.The correct answer is C. "I should expect facial flushing when I take this medication."Zolmitriptan is a medication used to treat migraines. It works by constricting blood vessels in the brain, which helps to relieve the pain associated with migraines. One of the common side effects of zolmitriptan is facial flushing, which is a warming and reddening of the face. This statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching because it accurately identifies a common side effect of the medication.