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chandani

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Which of the following outcomes can be expected with administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreased heart rate, slowed cardiac conduction speed, and strengthened cardiac contractions
  b. Increased heart rate, slowed cardiac conduction speed, and strengthened cardiac contractions
  c. Decreased heart rate, slowed cardiac conduction speed, and increased blood pressure
  d. Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and strengthened cardiac contrac-tions

Question 2

Drug interactions may be problematic in patients using phenobarbital. The nurse should monitor for:
 
  a. bleeding from decreased metabolism of warfarin.
  b. suboptimal INRs in patients also taking warfarin.
  c. a decreased effect of opioids.
  d. decreased phenobarbital effects if the patient is also taking valproic acid.


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vseab

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

A
The expected outcomes for digoxin administration include a decreased heart rate, slowed cardiac conduction speed, and strengthened cardiac contractions.
Digoxin does not increase the heart rate or blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

b


chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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