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5 Leukotriene Modifiers Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Leukotriene Modifiers, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Fill in the blank
1 point

Leukotrienes contribute to airway narrowing, swelling, and .

02
Written response
1 point

How many hours before a meal should zafirlukast be taken at minimum? Enter the value in hours.

03
True or false
1 point

Leukotriene modifiers can rapidly relieve sudden asthma symptoms.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

04
Choose one
1 point

Which pairing correctly distinguishes the mechanisms of leukotriene modifiers?

  1. A

    Montelukast inhibits 5-lipoxygenase; zileuton blocks leukotriene receptors.

  2. B

    Montelukast and zafirlukast block cysteinyl-leukotriene receptors; zileuton inhibits 5-lipoxygenase.

  3. C

    All three drugs directly relax airway smooth muscle.

  4. D

    All three drugs inhibit histamine receptors.

05
Written response
1 point

What medical term describes yellowing of the skin or eyes, a symptom a patient taking zafirlukast should report?

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

Montelukast and block cysteinyl-leukotriene receptors.

07
True or false
1 point

A patient prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid can replace it with a leukotriene modifier without consulting a clinician.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver reports that a child taking montelukast has developed new nightmares and marked behavior changes. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. A

    Reassure the caregiver that these changes cannot be related to montelukast.

  2. B

    Double the dose at bedtime.

  3. C

    Stop montelukast and contact the child's healthcare provider promptly.

  4. D

    Wait until the next routine appointment without reporting the changes.

09
Choose one
1 point

Which safety plan is particularly important before and during zileuton treatment?

  1. A

    Assess liver enzymes before treatment and monitor them during therapy.

  2. B

    Schedule routine hearing tests.

  3. C

    Monitor blood glucose because hypoglycemia is expected.

  4. D

    Restrict all fluid intake.

10
Choose all
1 point

A patient taking warfarin is prescribed zileuton. Select all actions the care team should consider.

  1. A

    Monitor prothrombin time.

  2. B

    Adjust warfarin as appropriate based on monitoring.

  3. C

    Stop warfarin permanently in every patient.

  4. D

    Assume zileuton makes warfarin ineffective.

11
Choose all
1 point

A patient is receiving zafirlukast. Select all accurate counseling or safety points.

  1. A

    Take zafirlukast at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

  2. B

    Report symptoms such as jaundice or right-upper-abdominal pain.

  3. C

    Take zafirlukast with meals to maximize absorption.

  4. D

    Address the possibility of increased prothrombin time when the patient takes warfarin.

12
Open ended
1 point

A patient with asthma plans to use a leukotriene modifier only when sudden symptoms begin and to stop a prescribed inhaled corticosteroid. Explain what the patient should understand about the role of leukotriene modifiers and what to do instead.

13
Choose one
1 point

Which leukotriene modifier is specifically indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

  1. A

    Montelukast

  2. B

    Zileuton only

  3. C

    Zafirlukast only

  4. D

    None of these medicines

14
Choose one
1 point

A patient asks whether montelukast is an option for allergic rhinitis. Which statement best reflects its role?

  1. A

    Montelukast is a first-choice treatment for allergic rhinitis even when alternatives are suitable.

  2. B

    Montelukast may be used for allergic rhinitis when the patient does not respond to or cannot tolerate alternative treatments.

  3. C

    Montelukast is not used for allergic rhinitis under any circumstances.

  4. D

    Montelukast is used for allergic rhinitis only to rapidly relieve an acute asthma attack.

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: A leukotriene modifier should replace a prescribed inhaled corticosteroid for asthma control even if a clinician has not changed the treatment plan.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Written response
1 point

Which leukotriene modifier is specifically indicated to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

17
Choose one
1 point

Which option correctly matches these leukotriene modifiers with their mechanisms?

  1. A

    Montelukast and zafirlukast inhibit 5-lipoxygenase; zileuton blocks leukotriene receptors.

  2. B

    Montelukast and zafirlukast block leukotriene receptors; zileuton inhibits 5-lipoxygenase.

  3. C

    All three drugs directly relax airway smooth muscle.

  4. D

    All three drugs block histamine receptors.

18
Written response
1 point

Which enzyme does zileuton inhibit to reduce leukotriene production?

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient with asthma develops sudden wheezing and reaches for montelukast for immediate relief. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Take an extra dose of montelukast because it acts as a rapid bronchodilator.

  2. B

    Use the prescribed rescue medicine; montelukast is not for an acute asthma attack.

  3. C

    Take zileuton because it reverses sudden bronchospasm.

  4. D

    Take zafirlukast with food for faster relief.

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient asks whether montelukast is an option for allergic rhinitis. Which response best reflects its role?

  1. A

    Montelukast is the preferred first treatment for allergic rhinitis in everyone.

  2. B

    Any leukotriene modifier can be used for allergic rhinitis without considering alternatives.

  3. C

    Montelukast may be used for allergic rhinitis when other treatments do not work or cannot be tolerated.

  4. D

    Leukotriene modifiers are never used for allergic rhinitis.