A female client with asthma is receiving a theophylline preparation to promote bronchodilation. Because of the risk of drug toxicity, the nurse must monitor the client’s serum theophylline level closely. The nurse knows that the therapeutic theophylline concentration falls within which range?
a. 1 to 2 mcg/ml
b. 2 to 5 mcg/ml
c. 5 to 10 mcg/ml
d. 10 to 20 mcg/ml
Answer D.
The therapeutic serum theophylline concentration ranges from 10 to 20 mcg/ml. Values below 10 mcg/ml aren’t therapeutic.
a. 1 to 2 mcg/ml
b. 2 to 5 mcg/ml
c. 5 to 10 mcg/ml
d. 10 to 20 mcg/ml
Answer D.
The therapeutic serum theophylline concentration ranges from 10 to 20 mcg/ml. Values below 10 mcg/ml aren’t therapeutic.
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