A 10-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department after she ingested several theophylline tablest by mistake. The patient reports nausea and headache. She has no other prior medical problems and takes no medications. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 114/76 mm Hg, pulse is 88/min, and respirations are 16/min. This patient should be carefully monitored for which of the following?

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A 10-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department after she ingested several theophylline tablest by mistake. The patient reports nausea and headache.  She has no other prior medical problems and takes no medications.  Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 114/76 mm Hg, pulse is 88/min, and respirations are 16/min.  This patient should be carefully monitored for which of the following?

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Eductional Objective: Seizures are the major cause of morbidity and mortality from theophylline intoxication.  Tachyarrhythmias are the other major concern

A 10-Year-Old Girl Is Brought to the Emergency Department After