Montelukast (Singulair) Nursing Considerations

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Outline

Generic Name

montelukast

Trade Name

Singulair

Indication

prevent or treat asthma, manage seasonal allergies, prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Action

disrupts the effects of leukotrienes which effect airway edema, smooth muscle constriction, and cellular activity

Therapeutic Class

allergy, cold, and cough remedies, bronchodilators

Pharmacologic Class

Leukotriene Antagonist

Nursing Considerations

• assess respiratory status
• assess liver function tests
• medication does not treat acute asthma attacks

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Hey guys, let’s talk about Montelo cast also known as singular. This is an oral medication, as you can see here from the packaging for 10 milligram tablets, the therapeutic class of Montelo cast is an allergy and cough remedy, and also a Bronco dilator. And this is how it works in the body. The pharmacologic class of Monte or the chemical effect is a Leco Trane, antagonist. So Monte works by disrupting the effects of Luco tryings, which affect air away edema, smooth muscle constriction and cellular activity. We use Monte cast for the prevention and also to treat asthma, manage seasonal allergies, and also for the prevention of exercise induced Bronco constriction with this medication, sometimes we can see side effects that include headache, dizziness, irritability, and sometimes a rash. 

Some of the nursing considerations for Montelo are be sure to assess your patient’s respiratory status. You want to monitor your patient’s liver function tests while on Monte, teach your patient that Montelo does not treat acute asthma attacks. And although rare Monte cast can lead to suicidal ideations and behaviors. So guys, to add on this last statement, there have been some post-marketing reports that Monte has created. Some changes, some behavior in patients taking it. These can include things like abnormal dreams, aggressive behavior, sleep disturbances in the already mentioned suicidal behaviors. So guys, if your patient is taking this medication and they have any of these issues, you might want to consider Monte as the reason in for these issues, that’s it for Mo or singular now go out and be your best self today. And as always happy nursing.

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Term 2 Lesson 3

Concepts Covered:

  • Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • EENT Disorders
  • Cardiac Disorders
  • Respiratory Emergencies
  • Emergency Care of the Respiratory Patient
  • Studying
  • Respiratory System
  • Hematologic Disorders
  • Integumentary Disorders
  • Lower GI Disorders
  • Medication Administration
  • Infectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Communication

Study Plan Lessons

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Alveoli & Atelectasis
Asthma Concept Map
Gas Exchange
Nasal Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure Concept Map
Pulmonary Function Test
Lung Diseases Module Intro
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Asthma
Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Disease Specific Medications
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Respiratory Distress
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
Albuterol (Ventolin) Nursing Considerations
ARDS Case Study (60 min)
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
Causes of Poor Gas Exchange Nursing Mnemonic (All People Can Value Lungs)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Case Study (60 min)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Nursing Considerations
Fluticasone (Flonase) Nursing Considerations
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Nursing Considerations
Montelukast (Singulair) Nursing Considerations
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma / Childhood Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bronchoscopy (Procedure)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impaired Gas Exchange
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Respiratory Failure
Nursing Care Plan for Nasal Disorders
Nursing Care Plan for Pulmonary Edema
Nursing Case Study for Pneumonia
SBAR Practice Scenarios