Li Takes Theophylline for His Persistent Asthma and Calls the Office

question 16

Multiple Choice

Li takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls the office with a complaint of nausea, vomiting, and headache. The best advice for him would be to:

• A) Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and should be better soon
• B) Have him seen the same day for an assessment and theophylline level
• C) Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days, which he can cancel if he is better
• D) Order a theophylline level at the laboratory for him

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