Respiratory Drugs and Medications Q 28

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Montelukast (Singulair) is prescribed to a client with asthma. During the medication therapy, which of the following laboratories should be monitored?

  

     A. Complete blood count (CBC)

     B. Sodium and Potassium

     C. Calcium and Platelet count

     D. Alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST)

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST)

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Montelukast (Singulair) is a leukotriene receptor and is used with caution in clients with impaired renal function. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) should be monitored while taking this medication.

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Options A, B, & C: These are not related to the use of this medication.

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