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    Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a school-age child who has mild persistent asthma and has a new prescription for therapy with montelukast. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A) Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that helps prevent bronchospasms by reducing inflammation in the airways.B) Montelukast is not a corticosteroid; it works through a different mechanism to control asthma symptoms.C) Montelukast is not used for acute asthma attacks; it is used for long-term management and prevention of asthma symptoms.D) Montelukast can be taken once daily, typically in the evening, and does not necessarily need to be taken first thing in the morning.

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