An adult patient with a diagnosis of asthma has been prescribed montelukast (Singulair). The nurse should teach the patient that this drug will help relieve symptoms by
A) reducing the muscle tone in the alveoli and facilitating gas exchange.
B) relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchi and bronchioles.
C) preventing the bronchoconstriction and inflammation that is caused by leukotrienes.
D) preventing mast cells from releasing histamine.
C
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Montelukast prevents leukotrienes from binding to its receptors reducing the bronchoconstriction and ultimate inflammation caused by leukotrienes.
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