[Verified Answer]: An 8 year old boy was brought to the…

An 8 year old boy was brought to the emergency room after suffering a seizure at home. He had no history of epilepsy. Another seizure occurred during the examination. The boy was being treated for asthma and has been taking theophylline.The doctor ordered a theophylline level to be taken 2 hours post dose. The boy’s theophylline level was 48 ug/mL.Research and answer the following questions:a.To what class of drugs does theophylline belong?b.Investigate therapeutic and toxic ranges for theophylline. How does this boy’s level compare?c.At what times should blood be drawn lo reflect the trough and peak concentrations?d.Are the seizures associated with theophylline toxicity?e.Initially the boy’s theophylline results were out the linearity range for the method being tested. How do you think the final value was established?f.What clinical manifestations can affect theophylline metabolism?