The patient is an energetic 4-year-old who has had asthma since birth. He takes theophylline regularly. When he comes in, the doctor will be most concerned about:
1. the presence of infection and bronchospasm.
2. his blood theophylline levels.
3. his ability to swallow the medication.
4. adverse reactions.
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Adverse reactions to sympathomimetic bronchodilators include symptoms related to stimulation of alpha and beta receptors throughout the body.
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