A 35-year-old woman presents with unilateral throbbing headache, photophobia, and nausea that last several hours. Neurologic exam is normal. She has 3...

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A 35-year-old woman presents with unilateral throbbing headache, photophobia, and nausea that last several hours. Neurologic exam is normal. She has 3 to 4 episodes per month. What is the most appropriate preventive therapy?

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Propranolol

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Sumatriptan daily

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Acetaminophen as needed only

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Morphine as needed

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Amitriptyline

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Migraine prophylaxis

A 35-year-old woman presents with unilateral throbbing headache, photophobia, and nausea that last several hours. Neurologic exam is normal. She has 3 to 4 episodes per month. What is the most appropriate preventive therapy?