Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Practice
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed montelukast. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching related to this medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is to advise the client to take montelukast once daily at bedtime to maintain therapeutic effects. Choice B is incorrect because montelukast is not typically used for acute asthma management but for chronic treatment. Choice C is incorrect as there are no known interactions between montelukast and dairy products. Choice D is incorrect as it is not safe to double up on doses if the client forgets to take the medication; the missed dose should be skipped and the regular dosing schedule maintained.