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Sportsfan2111

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The nurse performs a medication history and learns that the patient takes a thiazide diuretic and digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse will question the patient to ensure that the patient is also taking which medication?
 
  a. Cortisone
  b. Lidocaine
  c. Nitroglycerin
  d. Potassium

Question 2

The nurse administers a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure and returns to the room later to reassess the patient. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?
 
  a. Decreased dyspnea
  b. Decreased urine output
  c. Increased blood pressure
  d. Increased heart rate


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Kjones0604

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

ANS: D
If a patient is taking digoxin and a potassium-wasting diuretic such as thiazide, the patient should also take a potassium supplement to prevent hypokalemia that could result in digoxin toxicity. It is not necessary to take cortisone, lidocaine, or nitroglycerin unless the patient has symptoms that warrant these drugs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient should show improvement in breathing and oxygenation. Urine output should increase. Blood pressure and heart rate will decrease.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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