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Mstoniy Mstoniy
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6 years ago
The nurse is caring for a patient who receives theophylline, which has a narrow therapeutic index. The patient has been receiving cimetidine but will stop taking that drug in 2 days. In 2 days, the nurse will observe the patient closely for
 
  a. decreased effectiveness of theophylline.
  b. increased effectiveness of theophylline.
  c. decreased toxicity of theophylline.
  d. prolonged effectiveness of theophylline.
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ANS: B
Cimetidine is an enzyme inhibitor that decreases the metabolism of drugs such as theophylline. If the cimetidine is discontinued, the theophylline dose should be decreased to avoid toxicity. The nurse should observe the patient for increased theophylline effects.
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