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The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client with asthma and notes that the health care provider has prescribed a monoclonal antibody as part of the treatment plan. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug?
 
  A) Zafirlukast
  B) Zileuton
  C) Omalizumab
  D) Salmeterol

Question 2

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about leukotriene modifiers. The students demonstrate understanding of this class of drugs when they identify that these drugs are given by which route?
 
  A) Nebulization
  B) Metered-dose inhaler
  C) Nasal spray
  D) Orally



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
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Omalizumab (Xolair) is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of asthma. Leukotriene receptor antagonists include montelukast (Singulair) and zafirlukast (Accolate). Zileuton (Zyflo) is classified as a leukotriene formation inhibitor. Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) is a long-term beta-2 agonist.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
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Leukotriene modifiers are only administered orally.





 

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