Author Question: The client is being treated with Lanoxin. He is also being treated with quinidine. The nurse ... (Read 82 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is being treated with Lanoxin. He is also being treated with quinidine. The nurse anticipates that the combination of the two drugs will result in a(n) _____ level.

a. increased quinidine
b. decreased digoxin
c. increased digoxin
d. decreased quinidine

Question 2

A client has congestive heart failure and has been taking digoxin (Lanoxin) for 9 years. The client is admitted with signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. Which signs and symptoms are associated with digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

a. Scomota
b. Vomiting
c. Supraventricular tachycardia
d. Yellow halos in the visual field
e. Diarrhea
f. Insomnia

DHRUVSHAH · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The combination of Lanoxin and quinidine will result in an increase in the level of digoxin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Vomiting, yellow halos in the visual field and diarrhea are classic signs of digoxin toxicity.