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tingc95

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What is the clinical indication for use of antileukotriene drug therapy, such as montelukast, in asthma?
 
  a. As a rescue bronchodilator in step 1 asthma
  b. As a long-acting bronchodilator in step 3 asthma
  c. As an alternative to inhaled steroids
  d. As a mast cell stabilizer

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The only antileukotriene agent currently approved for use in patients younger than 5 years of age is
 
  a. zafirlukast.
  b. Singulair.
  c. Accolate.
  d. Xolair.


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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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