The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who reports long-term use of montelukast (Singulair) and an albuterol metered-dose inhaler (Proventil). The nurse will contact the provider to discuss an order for which laboratory tests?

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Montelukast is known to have hepatotoxic effects and the provider may order liver function tests to monitor for any liver damage. Albuterol can also cause hyperglycemia in some patients, so serum glucose may also be ordered. Cardiac enzymes, serum calcium, electrolytes, complete blood count, urinalysis, and serum magnesium may not be necessary based on the medications reported by the patient.

The Nurse Is Performing a Medication History on a Patient