Indicators of possible theophylline toxicity include all of the following except
a. Nausea
b. Restlessness
c. Visual disturbances
d. Heart arrhythmias
C
Visual disturbances are not a common symptom of theophylline toxicity; they are a common symptom of digoxin toxicity. Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, restlessness, and arrhythmias (tachycardia, palpitations) all are associated with theophylline toxicity.
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