Identify the type of headache

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1. Identify the type of headache.

2. Write your specific prescription(s) for the patient. (This must include the medication name, dose, route, and frequency as well as any special instructions that apply as you would include when writing a prescription).

3. Provide a rationale for your treatment plan.

4. Describe the patient education you would provide in relation to your treatment plan.

5. Support your plan and education for each scenario with a minimum of two scholarly references.

Scenario : Mr. James Thompson is a 46-year-old male who presents for evaluation of headaches. He reports "I've been having chronic difficulty with headache, and they seem to be getting worse." Mr. Thompson has a past medical history of hypertension and a myocardial infarction at the age of 29. He is currently taking losartan 50mg daily, verapamil SR 100mg daily, Carvedilol 25mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 40mg at bedtime and topiramate 50mg twice daily.

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