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oliviahorn72

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An older adult client is ordered to receive digoxin (Lanoxin). The client has decreased renal function. Which condition could indicate digoxin toxicity?
 
  a. Elevated blood pressure
  b. Decreased blood pressure
  c. Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute
  d. Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute

Question 2

Which older adult client is most likely to experience digoxin toxicity?
 
  a. 72-year-old man who is also experiencing hyperkalemia
  b. 74-year-old woman who is also experiencing hypokalemia
  c. 66-year-old woman who is also experiencing hypercalcemia
  d. 62-year-old woman who is also experiencing hypocalcemia


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otokexnaru

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

ANS: D
Digoxin slows and strengthens the heart. Toxicity may be manifested by bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hypokalemia enhances the effect of digoxin, thus increasing the possibility of toxicity.


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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