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    ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Proctored Exam 1

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has asthma about the administration of montelukast. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Montelukast is a medication commonly used for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It is not used for immediate relief of wheezing or acute symptoms. Instead, it is taken on a scheduled basis to help control and prevent asthma symptoms over time. The recommended dosing regimen for montelukast in children is once daily in the evening. The statement about giving the medication every 2 hours if the child is wheezing is incorrect, as this medication is not meant to be used for immediate relief of symptoms. It is a preventive medication. The statement about it taking 2 months of scheduled use before the medication is effective is incorrect. While it may take some time for the medication to reach its full effect, improvement in symptoms can often be seen within a few days to weeks of starting treatment. The statement about stopping the medication if the child is taking a steroid is incorrect. Montelukast can be used in conjunction with other asthma medications, including steroids, as prescribed by the healthcare provider. It is important to follow the prescribed treatment plan and not discontinue any medication without consulting the healthcare provider.

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