What is the clinical indication for use of antileukotriene drug therapy, such as montelukast, in asthma?
a. As a rescue bronchodilator in step 1 asthma
b. As a long-acting bronchodilator in step 3 asthma
c. As an alternative to inhaled steroids
d. As a mast cell stabilizer
ANS: C
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a. unintentionally taking too much of one drug. b. one drug's enhancing the effect of another drug. c. a direct biochemical interaction between two drugs. d. two drugs that have the same effect being given together.
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Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, assign CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.
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