NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Children can take Montelukast without doctor’s advice.
A
Yes
B
No
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adults and children 15 years of age and older-10 milligrams (mg) once a day in the evening. Children younger than 15 years of age-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Detailed explanation-2: -These data demonstrate that montelukast is associated with neuropsychiatric adverse drug reactions such as depression and aggression. Especially in children nightmares are reported frequently. Allergic granulomatous angiitis is also reported, a causal relationship has not been established.

Detailed explanation-3: -Montelukast should be used to treat seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis only in adults and children who cannot be treated with other medications. Montelukast is in a class of medications called leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs).

Detailed explanation-4: -Take montelukast daily as prescribed, even if you have no symptoms of asthma.

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