Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for montelukast. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Reporting mood changes is critical with montelukast, a leukotriene modifier, due to risk of neuropsychiatric effects. It's taken daily, not as needed, can be taken with or without food, and relief is not immediate.