A patient with bronchial asthma is prescribed a sustained-release preparation of theophylline. To help minimize the adverse effects of the drug, which of the following should the nurse suggest?
A) Take it on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
B) Take it with a meal
C) Take it with foods containing xanthines, such as caffeine
D) Increase the drug dosage up to 50%
A
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