ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A7
Medication
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Complications
Contraindications/Precautions
Interactions
Medication Administration
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Therapeutic Use
Nursing Interventions
Client Education
Alexavier Cardona
Theophylline, aminophylline
Xanthine Derivatives
Relax smooth muscles of the airways,
reducing bronchospasm and improving
airflow.
Oral administration with
monitoring of blood levels to
avoid toxicity.
Caffeine
GI upset, headache, arrhymias, seizures.
Theo= God or god-like. If you take theophylline, which has
very serious side effects, you may see god sooner vs
later.
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Treat symptoms of asthma, COPD, and
bronchitis by dilating airways.
Therapeutic serum theophylline
level is 10-20 mcg/ml. Report
levels >20 mcg/ml to provider.
Periodic blood draws are
required during treatment to
check serum levels. Avoid
foods/drinls with caffeine!