When Prescribing Montelukast (Singulair) for Asthma, Patients or Parents of Patients

question 14

Multiple Choice

When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or parents of patients should be instructed:

• A) Montelukast twice a day is started when there is an asthma exacerbation.
• B) Patients may experience weight gain on montelukast.
• C) Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur when taking montelukast.
• D) Lethargy and hypersomnia may occur when taking montelukast.

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