Cardiac Glycosides Flashcards
nurse is monitoring serum electrolytes for a client prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of thefollowing laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Sodium 135 mg/dL B. Potassium 2.8 mEq/L C. Chloride 101 mEq/L D. Calcium 9.6 mEq/L 2. A nurse is providing teac
B. Potassium 2.8 mEq/L
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following may indicate digoxin toxicity and should be reported to the provider? (Select all that apply)
A. Fatigue B. Constipation C. Anorexia D. Rash E. Diplopia
A. Fatigue
C. Anorexia
E. Diplopia
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about foods high in potassium. Which of the following foodshas the highest potassium content?
A. 1 cup of spinach
B. 0.5 cup raisins
C. 1 cup of orange juice
D. 0.5 cup of nonfat milk
A. 1 cup of spinach
Digoxin is used to treat which of the following:
A) CHF
B) Dysrhythmias
C) Low Cholesterol
D) Angina
A) CHF
Because it reduces fluid overload by increasing circulation, which is inhibited by CHF
What is the appropriate digtoxin level?
A) 0.5-0.75 ng/ml
B) 0.5-2 ng/ml
C) 2.0-3.0 ng/ml
D) 1.0-2 ng/ml
B) 0.5-2 ng/ml
What are the signs of Digoxin toxicity?
Halos around lights
Very low HR
In an emergent situation, what is used in the event of Digoxin toxicity?
Digibind
In an non-emergent situation, what is used in the event of Digoxin toxicity
Potassium can be administered depending on the serum potassium level
