A patient takes one dose of generic sumatriptan injection (4mg/0.5 mL). About 90 minutes later, her migraine is partially relieved but she still has "pounding" pain in her head. Choose the correct statement.
-She can use a second subcuteanous dose now; two doses are the maximum
-She can use a second subcuteanous dose 3 hours after the first dose; two doses are the maximum.
-She can use up to 6 subcutaneous doses/day; leaving 2 hours between doses
-She cannot use any additional subcutaneous sumatriptan for 24 hours
-She can supplement with an NSAID, but should not use more sumatriptan at this time.

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