The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous theophylline. The patient complains of headache and nausea. The nurse will contact the provider to
a. change the medication to an oral theophylline.
b. obtain an order for a serum theophylline level.
c. request an order for an analgesic medication.
d. suggest an alternative methylxanthine medication.
ANS: B
Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic index and a risk for severe symptoms with toxic levels. When patients report symptoms of theophylline adverse effects, a serum drug level should be obtained. Giving an oral theophylline would only compound the problem if the patient has a toxic drug level. Analgesics may be used, but only after toxicity is ruled out. Adding a different methylxanthine will compound the symptoms and will likely result in drug interaction or unwanted synergism.
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