01
Front
What effects do leukotrienes have on the airways?
Back
Leukotrienes contribute to airway narrowing, swelling, and inflammation.
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02
Front
How do montelukast and zafirlukast work?
Back
Montelukast and zafirlukast block cysteinyl-leukotriene receptors.
03
Front
How does zileuton reduce leukotrienes?
Back
Zileuton inhibits 5-lipoxygenase, reducing leukotriene production.
04
Front
Are leukotriene modifiers controller medicines or rapid-relief medicines?
Back
They are used for long-term asthma control, not rapid relief of an acute attack.
05
Front
What should a patient use for sudden asthma symptoms instead of montelukast?
Back
Use the prescribed rescue medicine; montelukast does not rapidly relieve an acute asthma attack.
06
Front
Do leukotriene modifiers automatically replace prescribed inhaled corticosteroids?
Back
They do not replace a prescribed inhaled corticosteroid unless a clinician specifically changes the treatment plan.
07
Front
Which leukotriene modifier can prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?
Back
Montelukast can be used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
08
Front
When is montelukast reserved for allergic rhinitis?
Back
Montelukast may be used for allergic rhinitis when alternative treatments do not work or cannot be tolerated.
09
Front
What action is advised for new nightmares or marked behavior changes on montelukast?
Back
Stop montelukast and contact the healthcare provider promptly if new nightmares or marked behavior changes occur.
10
Front
What liver precautions are important with zileuton?
Back
Zileuton can cause liver injury; assess liver enzymes before treatment and monitor them during therapy.
11
Front
What should be monitored when zileuton is used with warfarin?
Back
Zileuton may increase warfarin effect; monitor prothrombin time and adjust warfarin as needed.
12
Front
How should zafirlukast be timed around meals?
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Take zafirlukast at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals because food can reduce its absorption.
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