Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2230 of 2368
A nurse is teaching a client who takes montelukast. Which boxed-warning effect should the client be taught to report to the provider?
- Dry mouth
- Hoarseness
- New thoughts of suicide
- Constipation
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Correct answer: New thoughts of suicide
Montelukast carries a boxed warning for serious mental health side effects, including suicidal ideation.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Respiratory System: LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026