week 14 implications

Question 1

digoxin

Answer 1

monitor potassium blood levels (digoxin competes with potassium to bind to target enzyme)

inform patients of early toxicity signs

Question 2

quinidine

Answer 2

inform patient to take the drug with meals

Question 3

amiodarone

Answer 3

educate on signs of toxicity

Question 4

nitroglycerin

Answer 4

advise patients to avoid activities likely to elicit anginal attacks