The nurse provides teaching for patient who will begin taking montelukast sodium (Singulair). The patient reports sensitivity to aspirin. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will need to have periodic laboratory tests while taking this medication."
b. "I will not take ibuprofen for pain or fever while taking this drug."
c. "I will take one tablet daily at bedtime."
d. "I will use this as needed for acute symptoms."
ANS: D
Montelukast and other leukotriene receptor antagonists are not used to treat acute symptoms. Because they can affect liver enzymes, periodic liver function tests should be performed. Patients taking this drug should not use ibuprofen or aspirin for pain or fever if they have an aspirin sensitivity. Patients will achieve maximum effectiveness if the drug is taken in the evening.
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