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Pharm 2
Cardiac Glycoside (Digoxin) Therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which statements about the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic of digoxin toxicity are correct? | -Toxicity can occur easily due to the narrow therapeutic range of digoxin. -The half-life and duration of digoxin are very long. |
| -- | -Digoxin increases myocardial contraction, which increases cardiac output. -Oral digoxin begins to work in 30 minutes to 2 hours. |
| The nurse is administering an intravenous (IV) dose of digoxin at 1130. At which time would the nurse anticipate the onset of the drug? | 1140 |
| A patient who is taking digoxin states, “I take this medication for my high blood pressure.” How would the nurse respond to educate the patient? | “Digoxin is used for heart failure and atrial fibrillation.” |
| The nurse is assessing a patient with a new prescription for digoxin. Which assessment data are contraindications or cautions for digoxin therapy? | -History of ventricular tachycardia -Potassium 3.1 mEq/L -History of renal failure |
| Which patient assessment findings would the nurse associate with potential digoxin toxicity? | -Reports of blurry vision -Reports of halos around objects -Disoriented to person, place, and time -Vomiting |
| The nurse is conducting teaching for a patient who is being discharged on digoxin. What patient statement indicates the need for further teaching? | “My weight will likely go up and down.” |
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