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Disadvantages of theophylline therapy include which of the following? 1. Narrow therapeutic margin 2. Toxic effects 3. Unpredictable blood levels
 
  4. Need for individual dosing
  5. Numerous drug-drug and drug-condition interactions
 
  a. 4 only
  b. 1, 3, and 5 only
  c. 1, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Question 2

Which of the following will increase theophylline blood levels? 1. Pneumonia 2.  agonists 3. Corticosteroids 4.  blockers
 
  a. 2 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1 only



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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