Which of the following patients is most at risk for theophylline toxicity?
A. 45-year-old man with diabetes and asthma
B. 59-year-old man with chronic obstructive airway disease
C. 53-year-old woman who smokes and has asthma
D. 49-year-old woman with chronic obstructive airway disease and hepatitis
D
The liver degrades many harmful chemicals before they are distributed to the tissues. If a decrease in liver function occurs, such as with aging or liver disease, the body slowly eliminates a medication, resulting in a buildup of the medication. When organs that metabolize medications do not function correctly, patients are at risk for medication toxicity.
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