A 30-year-old woman has recurrent migraines occurring twice monthly, with significant functional impairment despite appropriate acute therapy. What is...

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A 30-year-old woman has recurrent migraines occurring twice monthly, with significant functional impairment despite appropriate acute therapy. What is the most appropriate next step?

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Start preventive therapy such as a beta-blocker or topiramate

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No further treatment is needed

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Use opioids for acute attacks

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Avoid all pharmacological treatments

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Refer immediately for neurosurgical intervention

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A 30-year-old woman has recurrent migraines occurring twice monthly, with significant functional impairment despite appropriate acute therapy. What is the most appropriate next step?