Digoxin Flashcards
1
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Digoxin: Class
A
Inotropic agent
2
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Digoxin: Action
A
↑ Force of contraction, ↑ refractory period of AV node, ↑ total peripheral resistance
3
Q
Digoxin: Indications
A
CHF, reentry SVT, ventricular control rate and A-flutter and A-Fib
4
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Digoxin: Contraindications
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V– fib, V–tach, digitalis toxicity, Hypersensitivity
5
Q
Digoxin: Adult dose
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Loading dose of 4-6mcg/kg over 5m, 2nd and 3rd dose boluses of 2-3mcg/kg at 4-8h intervals
6
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Digoxin: Special considerations
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Must be on EKG, WPW arrhythmia; may cause dysrhythmias, N/V, rashes
