The nurse receives an order for a triptan for a patient diagnosed with a cluster headache.
What drug should be indicated for this purpose?

Choice A rationale

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) primarily focuses on the enforcement of controlled substances laws and regulations, not the approval and testing of medications.

Choice B rationale

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs, but it does not control medication testing.

Choice C rationale

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focuses on public health and disease prevention, not the scientific testing of medications.

Choice D rationale

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices through rigorous scientific testing. .

Choice A rationale

Sympathetic stimulation typically increases the depth and rate of respirations to enhance oxygen delivery to tissues during stress or physical activity.

Choice B rationale

Sympathetic stimulation does not directly increase lung perfusion. It primarily affects the airways to increase airflow.

Choice C rationale

Sympathetic stimulation increases the respiratory rate by activating the respiratory centers in the brain, preparing the body for increased oxygen demand during stress or physical activity.

Choice D rationale

Sympathetic stimulation does not decrease the respiratory rate. It typically increases both the rate and depth of respirations to meet the body's increased oxygen needs. .