N112 Digoxin Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Digoxin uses | atrial fibrillation (heart dysrhythmnia), CHF – acute or chronic |
Digoxin Positive iontropic action | increased the force of cardiac contraction |
Digoxin Negative chronotropic action | acts directly on the SA node to decrease conduction through AV node & decreased HR |
Digoxin Negative dromotrophic action | decreased conduction of the heart cells – decreased HR |
Digoxin side effects | Digoxin toxicity, hypokalemia, fatigue, anorexia |
Digoxin considerations | hold med if HR is less than 60 bpm |
Digoxin levels | normal margin between therapeutic & toxic |
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