A child who has perennial allergic rhinitis has been using an intranasal glucocorticoid. The provider has ordered montelukast (Singulair) to replace the glucocorticoid, because the child has frequent nosebleeds
When teaching this child's parents about montelukast, the nurse will include which statement?
a. "Montelukast is also effective for treating infectious rhinitis."
b. "Montelukast may cause behavior changes in your child."
c. "Montelukast will treat both congestion and rhinitis."
d. "Montelukast works best when combined with a topical decongestant."
ANS: B
Montelukast can cause rare but serious neuropsychiatric effects in patients, and parents should be warned of this possibility. It is not useful for treating infectious rhinitis. It does not affect congestion. It is not necessary to add a topical decongestant when using this drug for allergic rhinitis.
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