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A 5-year-old boy with a first episode of status asthmaticus is receiving theophylline by continuous infusion, albuterol by aerosol, and intravenous corticosteroids. Four hours after treatment is initiated with these agents at standard doses, the child suddenly develops marked agitation, flushing, and a heart rate of 210/min. He is confused and incoherent. Among the following, the MOST likely explanation for the findings in this patient is A. acute hypercapnia B. beta2-agonist toxicity C. hysterical reaction D. steroid psychosis E. theophylline toxicity
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:46:00 +0000

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