Author Question: To promote elimination of theophylline from the client's system, the client's diet should emphasize ... (Read 61 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

To promote elimination of theophylline from the client's system, the client's diet should emphasize high _____ and low _____.

a. fat; carbohydrate
b. carbohydrate; fat
c. fiber; protein
d. protein; carbohydrate

Question 2

The client is ordered to receive Mucomyst after an overdose of acetaminophen. The nurse recognizes that the most effective time for the client to receive the drug is _____ hours after the overdose.

a. 8 to 12
b. 12 to 24
c. 24 to 36
d. 36 to 48

welcom1000 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Advise client that a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet increases theophylline elimination. Conversely, a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet prolongs the half-life; the dosage may need adjustment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Mucomyst should be given 12 to 24 hours after an acetaminophen overdose in order to be effective.