The client receives zafirlukast (Accolate) as treatment for asthma. The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "This medication activates my fight-or-flight response."
2. "This medication is good when I have an acute attack of asthma."
3. "This medication dilates my airways so I can breathe better."
4. "This medication decreases the inflammation in my lungs."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Zafirlukast (Accolate) does not stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Zafirlukast (Accolate) is ineffective for acute asthma attacks.
Rationale 3: Zafirlukast (Accolate) is not a bronchodilator.
Rationale 4: Zafirlukast (Accolate) prevents airway edema and inflammation by blocking leukotriene receptors in the airways.
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