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?

Choice A rationale:

Pinching the tube while connecting the syringe to it could potentially damage the tube and does not aid in medication administration.

Choice B rationale:

Elevating the head of the client’s bed to only 10° may increase the risk of aspiration. The head of the bed should be elevated to at least 30° during medication administration and for at least an hour afterward.

Choice C rationale:

Flushing the tube with normal saline following medication administration helps ensure that all medication has been administered and helps maintain tube patency.

Choice D rationale:

Combining crushed medications together in a single syringe can lead to drug interactions and can also increase the risk of tube clogging. Each medication should be administered separately.

Choice A rationale:

Wheezing can be a sign of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin. It indicates that there may be constriction or inflammation in the airways, which can occur in an allergic reaction.

Choice B rationale:

Bradycardia, or a slower than normal heart rate, isn’t typically associated with an allergic reaction to amoxicillin.

Choice C rationale:

Polyuria, or excessive urination, isn’t typically a sign of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin.

Choice D rationale:

Bruising isn’t typically associated with an allergic reaction to amoxicillin. It could be related to other conditions or medications.