[Expert Solution]: Jeremy was out working in his yard when he…

Jeremy was out working in his yard when he inadvertently stepped on a yellow jacket wasp nest. He received three stings. Jeremy has an allergy to bee and wasp stings. Once his wife heard him yell outside, she grabbed his epi pens and helped him administer the first injection then called 911. The paramedics provided supportive medications on the way to the hospital, but Jeremy was having difficulty getting his asthma reaction to the stings under control. The emergency room physician placed an order for the respiratory therapist and nurse to administer IV aminophylline. a. What is the purpose of aminophylline? b. What will the respiratory therapist be monitoring for while the patient is receiving this medication?