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Major Side Effects Nursing Intervention
albuterol, terbutaline (theophyline tremor dizziness palpitation -do not exceed prescribed dose -notify physician if client becomes non-responsive to usual dose
theophyline arrhythmias, seizures - monitor vital signs -maintenance: teach client to take at regular intervals during day
corticosteroids cushing's syndrome - do not discontinue abruptly (may trigger adrenal insufficiency crisis)

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