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A client, newly diagnosed with asthma, is started on theophylline (Theo-Dur, SloBid) and is going to be discharged. In the discharge teaching, the nurse instructs the client that this medication will cause which of the following?

Hemolytic anemia
Increased appetite
Increased ocular pressure
Tachycardia

Explanation

Answer - D - Tachycardia is a side effect of theophylline. It causes CNS stimulation. Increased intraocular pressure and hemolytic anemia are not side effects of theophylline. Anorexia is also a side effect of theophylline.

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