Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 1

Digoxin is a

Answer 1

Cardiac glycoside

Question 2

Why is digoxin prescribed?

Answer 2

To treat heart failure and arrhythmia

Question 3

Always hold digoxin of the heart is less than

Answer 3

60

And 90 in infants

Question 4

What is the therapeutic blood range?

Answer 4

1-2 greater 2= toxic

Question 5

What are the 3 signs of digoxin toxicity?

Answer 5

1. ) seeing yellow spots
2. )nausea and vomiting
3. ) abdominal pain

Question 6

How is digoxin toxicity treated ?

Answer 6

Dose will be lower but in severe cases give activated charcoal or digiband