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melina_rosy

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A patient is being administered digoxin (Lanoxin) for treatment of heart failure. At what level should the serum potassium level be maintained?
 
  A) 1.5 to 2.0 mEq/L
  B) 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L
  C) 6.0 to 8.0 mEq/L
  D) 8.5 to 10 mEq/L

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A patient is administered an antihistamine for nausea. Which of the following is an adverse effect of this classification of medication?
 
  A) Urinary incontinence
  B) Prolonged QRS complex
  C) Urinary retention
  D) Inverted T wave


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Electrolyte imbalance must be monitored during digoxin therapy, and the potassium level should be maintained at 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. A potassium level of 1.5 to 2.0 mEq/L is too low. Potassium levels of 6.0 to 8.0 and 8.5 to 10 mEq/L are too high.

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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