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storky111

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or parents of patients should be instructed:
 
  1. Montelukast twice a day is started when there is an asthma exacerbation.
  2. Patients may experience weight gain on montelukast.
  3. Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur when taking montelukast.
  4. Lethargy and hypersomnia may occur when taking montelukast.

Question 2

Christy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma and is prescribed two puffs of albuterol 15 minutes before exercise and as needed for wheezing. One puff per day of beclomethasone (QVAR) is also prescribed. Teaching regarding her inhalers includes:
 
  1. Use one to two puffs of albuterol per day to prevent an attack with no more than eight puffs per day
  2. Beclomethasone needs to be used every day to treat her asthma
  3. Report any systemic side effects she is experiencing, such as weight gain
  4. Use the albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) immediately after her corticosteroid MDI to facilitate bronchodilation


elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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