The nurse clarifies that the medication montelukast (Singulair) is a leukotriene modifier, which helps the asthmatic patient:
a. Liquefy and cough up mucus
b. Obtain quick relief from an acute asthma attack
c. Prevent or lessen the severity of an asthma attack
d. By providing bronchodilation
C
Singulair helps prevent asthma attacks through the modification of leukotrienes. It is not intended for quick relief, and it does not liquefy mucus or cause bronchodilation.
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A) True B) False