The nurse is concerned about an older adult patient developing toxic levels of the prescribed theophylline when it is determined that the patient has a(n)
a. one pack a day smoking habit.
b. elevated serum potassium level.
c. history of chronic bronchitis.
d. chronic, nonproductive cough.
A
Theophylline is a medication that is affected by smoking, which increases serum drug levels. The other factors do not affect the pharmacokinetics of this drug.
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1. Loperamide 2. Ranitidine 3. Dronabinol 4. Lorazepam
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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