A patient who has been taking montelukast (Singulair) for 3 months reports having urine the color of coffee. What is your best response?
a. "You need to increase your intake of water and decrease your intake of coffee."
b. "You need to stop taking this drug and notify your prescriber today."
c. "Don't worry. All patients taking this drug have dark urine."
d. "Do not take this drug any more often than prescribed."
ANS: B
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