The client is ordered to be treated with Singulair. The nurse anticipates the client will experience what type of change in her laboratory values?
a. Abnormal liver function tests
b. Hyperglycemia
c. Increased potassium level
d. Change in cardiac enzymes
ANS: A
Singulair will produce abnormal liver function tests in the client.
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