Author Question: The client is being treated with Lanoxin and is also self-medicating with antacids. The nurse ... (Read 46 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is being treated with Lanoxin and is also self-medicating with antacids. The nurse expects the combination of these medications to result in _____ digoxin.

a. anaphylactic reaction to the
b. increased absorption of
c. decreased absorption of
d. toxicity of the

Question 2

A client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. The nurse anticipates that the client will be treated with:

a. vitamin K.
b. digoxin immune Fab (Digibind).
c. inamrinone lactate (Inocor).
d. naloxone (Narcan).

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Antacids change the pH of the stomach, decreasing the absorption of many medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind) is the antidote for digoxin toxicity.