A nurse working in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who takes montelukast.
Which of the following is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?

Improved peripheral vasodilation.

Increased WBC Count.

Neutralized gastric acid.

Reduced bronchial inflammation.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale:

Montelukast does not improve peripheral vasodilation. It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to reduce inflammation in the airways.

Choice B rationale:

Montelukast does not increase the WBC count. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways, not by affecting the immune system.

Choice C rationale:

Montelukast does not neutralize gastric acid. It is not an antacid or proton pump inhibitor, it is used to reduce inflammation in the airways.

Choice D rationale:

Montelukast reduces bronchial inflammation. It helps to prevent asthma attacks and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction by reducing inflammation in the airways.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) is a liver enzyme and its levels are used to assess liver function, not the effectiveness of epoetin alfa.

Choice B rationale:

Troponin is a cardiac marker used to diagnose heart attacks. It has no relation with the effectiveness of epoetin alfa.

Choice C rationale:

T4 (Thyroxine) is a thyroid hormone. Its levels indicate thyroid function, not the effectiveness of epoetin alfa.

Choice D rationale:

Hgb (Hemoglobin) levels are used to assess the effectiveness of epoetin alfa. Epoetin alfa is a medication that stimulates the production of red blood cells, thereby increasing hemoglobin levels in the blood. Normal hemoglobin levels are 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL in men and 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL in women.

A. "We should be sure that he eats a lot of protein with each meal.” B. "We should watch for an increase in unusual movements.” C. "This medication will prevent the disease from progressing.” D. "This medication should result in a rapid improvement in his condition.”

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

While it’s important for the client to maintain a balanced diet, consuming a lot of protein with each meal does not specifically benefit a person taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson’s disease.

Choice B rationale:

Levodopa/carbidopa can cause side effects such as uncontrolled muscle movements in the face, arms, legs, or trunk. Therefore, monitoring for an increase in unusual movements is a sign of understanding the potential side effects of the medication.

Choice C rationale:

Levodopa/carbidopa helps manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease but does not prevent the disease from progressing.

Choice D rationale:

While levodopa/carbidopa can help reduce symptoms such as stiffness and tremors, it does not typically result in a rapid improvement in condition.

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A nurse working in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who takes montelukast.
Which of the following is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?