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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following cardiac rhythm abnormalities would lead a health care provider to ques-tion an order for digoxin?
 
  a. Atrial tachycardia
  b. Atrioventricular (AV) block
  c. Atrial fibrillation
  d. Sinus tachycardia

Question 2

The health care provider is reviewing the serum laboratory study results for a patient receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following laboratory results places the patient at higher risk for digitoxin toxicity?
 
  a. Hypermagnesemia
  b. Hypokalemia
  c. Hypocalcemia
  d. Leucopenia


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

ANS: B
Contraindications to digoxin use include hypersensitivity to it, uncontrolled ventricular arrhyth-mias, AV block, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS), constrictive pericarditis, and known alcohol intolerance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hypokalemia (decreased potassium level) places the patient at risk for digoxin toxicity. Evaluate digoxin levels, serum electrolytes, and hepatic function periodically throughout therapy.


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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