Which drug acts by blocking leukotrienes, thus reducing inflammation in the lungs?
a. albuterol (proventil)
b. cromolyn (intal)
c. theophylline (exixophyllin)
d. montelukast (singular)
Answer: d. montelukast (singular)
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Complete the following
Arrange the following decimals from largest to smallest: 1.5, 0.25, 1.025.