Digoxin(Lanoxin) Flashcards
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Dig Dose
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P.O. .125-.5mg
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Digoxin trade name/ Class
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Lanoxin
Cardiac glycoside
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Dig Indications
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A-fib
CHF
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Dig Physio Action
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Inhibit ATPase control Ca, Na, K movement.
Increase CO/Contractility
Decrease HR
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Dig Side Effects
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Anorexia nausea, bradycardia, dizziness, headache, green-yellow halos, fatigue
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Dig Nursing Implications
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Apical 1 min; Hold <60bpm
Monitor Dig levels (.8-2.0)
Antidote: Digibind
S/S Toxicity: ABD pain, N/V, Visual disturbances, Anorexia
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Dig Pt. Teaching
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Take pulse, report if <60bpm/hold
S/S of toxicity