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rlane42

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient recently admitted to the ICU with heart disease. Which adverse effect of digoxin is considered the most life-threatening if digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity develops?
 
  a. Dysrhythmias
  b. Heart murmur
  c. Slow respiratory rate
  d. Tachycardia

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing medication for heart failure. The nurse is correct to assume that the front-line therapy for heart failure currently consists of which regimen?
 
  a. Loop diuretic, potassium-sparing diuretic, and cardiac glycoside
  b. Calcium channel blocker, diuretic, and cardiac glycoside
  c. Diuretic, ACE inhibitor, and beta blocker
  d. Beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, and diuretic


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scottmt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dysrhythmias are the most serious adverse effect of digoxin. Patients should be monitored frequently for changes in heart rate (bradycardia) and rhythm (A-V conduction problems).
A heart murmur is not an indication of digoxin toxicity, nor is a slow respiratory rate.
Bradycardia is a more accurate indication of digoxin toxicity than tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The first-line therapy for heart failure now consists of three drugs: a diuretic, an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB), and a beta blocker.
The other regimens listed are not considered first-line therapy for heart failure.


rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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