After teaching a group of nursing students about xanthine derivatives, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Xanthine derivatives cause flushing.
B) The action of xanthine derivatives leads to bradycardia.
C) Xanthine derivatives cause a reduction in airway inflammation.
D) Xanthine derivatives cause hypoglycemia.
E) Xanthine derivatives stimulate the CNS to promote bronchodilation.
Ans: A, E
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Xanthine derivatives can cause flushing, tachycardia, and hyperglycemia. Xanthine derivatives elicit their effects by stimulating the CNS to promote bronchodilation.
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