A Hospitalized Patient Complains of a Moderate Bilateral Headache That

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized patient complains of a moderate bilateral headache that radiates from the base of the skull. Which of the following medications ordered on a PRN basis for the patient should the nurse administer initially?

A) Lorazepam (Ativan)
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C) Morphine sulfate (Roxanol)
D) Butalbital and aspirin (Fiorinal)