Description:
Migraines
are seen commonly in many types of practice settings. The course seeks to
better staff understanding of migraines, triggers seen with migraine, common
first line treatments, common medications, red flags, and determining the
patient's primary focus. To care for patients suffering from migraines it is
important to understand the many details that can affect a patient's experience
and control of their migraine pain.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe
the different phases of a migraine.
- Identify
triggers and their potential effects.
- Discuss
first-line treatments for migraines.
- List
common medications used to treat or prevent migraines.
- Identify
migraine warning signs.
Author(s):
Holli Courtright, BSN, RN-BC
Launched: 2019