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ATI Fundamentals Exam Special Unit ADN Questions
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A nurse caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client's parents on administering the medication?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Give the medication in the morning daily. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma maintenance therapy. Administering it daily in the morning helps maintain consistent levels in the body, providing optimal control of asthma symptoms throughout the day. Option B is incorrect because montelukast is not a rescue medication and should not be taken specifically before exercise. Option C is incorrect because montelukast granules should be administered as is, without mixing with water. Option D is incorrect as montelukast is not meant to be used as a rescue medication for acute wheezing episodes.
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