digoxin (Lanoxin) Flashcards
1
Q
lowers heartrate
A
digoxin (Lanoxin)
2
Q
check apical pulse; if LOWER than 60, HOLD MED
A
digoxin (Lanoxin)
3
Q
toxic reversal for digoxin (Lanoxin)
A
Digibind
4
Q
dose adjustment for appropriate therapeutic levels of this med depend upon consistent monitoring of blood levels in patients who are on this medication
A
digoxin (Lanoxin)
5
Q
what PT assessment parameters indicate the potential for digoxin toxicity in a PEDS PT
A
-normally would be vision changes w/ halos surrounding lights + light color changes BUT MANY PEDS PTS are non-verbal, monitor for nausea + vomiting in pts receiving digoxin.
