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gbarreiro

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A patient has an elevated BUN. The patient has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. What factor is important regarding this patient?
 
  A) The patient should be taught to increase sodium in her diet.
  B) The dose should be increased with heart rate below 60.
  C) The dose should be decreased in this patient.
  D) The dosage should be 1.0 mg per mouth daily.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin), which affects the function of the sinoatrial node. Which of the following statements describes the function of the sinoatrial node?
 
  A) The aortic cusp
  B) Normal pacemaker
  C) Contractile property
  D) Source of collateral circulation


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mbcrismon

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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