NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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How well does Singulair work for allergies?
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Prevent the wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma attacks.
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Increase the frequency of asthma attacks
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Relieve the symptoms of hay fever, allergic rhinitis
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If you only have allergies and not asthma, Singulair may not work as well as a traditional antihistamine like Allegra. But if you have allergic asthma, or if you know you need to treat your body’s leukotriene response versus its histamine response, then Singulair may be more likely to target your symptoms than drugs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Montelukast improves symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis over a 4-week treatment period. Allergy.
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