The nursing student asks their supervising nurse why theophylline is not the drug of choice for long-term asthma management. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best ?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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The nursing student asks their supervising nurse why theophylline is not the drug of choice for long-term asthma management.    Which of the following responses by the nurse is  best ? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Theophylline has a high potential for toxicity

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Inhaled corticosteroids are more effective in long-term management of asthma

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Theophylline produces more undesirable side effects than other asthma medications

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Theophylline is ineffective for treating acute asthma attacks

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