Question

Correct information to tell the client who is taking theophylline would be

a. to take this short acting beta2 agonist to abort an acute asthma attack.
b. to take this medication once at bedtime.
c. to avoid caffeine when using this oral medication.
d. to take this inhaled beta 2 agonist every 12 hours.

Answer 1

C. avoid caffeine when using this oral medication: consuming caffeine would cause an overdose of the caffeine or similarly chemical compounds in the clients system due to the fact that theophylline is chemically similar to the family of caffeine products.