cardiac glycoside digoxin

Question 1

name

Answer 1

digoxin (lanoxin)

Question 2

uses

Answer 2

-HF
-cardiogenic shock
-antiarrhythmic
-A fib

Question 3

action

Answer 3

-increases force of contraction = increased cardiac output
-beats slower
-slows impulses sent through AV dose able to squeeze more blood

Question 4

toxicity

Answer 4

• > 2
  -n/v, diarrhea
  -blurred vision
  -yellow or green vision
  -halo effect
  -headache
  -drowsiness
  -confusion
  -disorientation

Question 5

nursing considerations

Answer 5

• hold med if
  *adult: <60
  *children <70
  *infant <90-110
  -drug levels and electrolytes will be monitored
  -assess apical pulse for 1 minute before administering digoxin