For patients taking a leukotriene antagonist, the nurse should include which information in the patient teaching?
a. if a dose is missed, the patient may take a double dose to maintain blood levels.
b. the patient should gargle or rinse the mouth after using the inhaler
c. the medication should be taken at the first sign of bronchospasm
d. improvement should be seen within a week of use.
Answer: d. improvement should be seen within a week of use.
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