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Why is digoxin prescribed? |
To treat heart failure and arrhythmias |
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Digoxin is a ___ ____ |
Cardiac glycoside |
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Always hold digoxin if the heart rate is less than __. |
60 |
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What is the therapeutic blood range? |
1-2 greater 2=toxic |
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What are the signs of digoxin toxicity? |
Seeing yellow spots, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain |
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How is digoxin toxicity treated? |
Dose will be lowered; in severe cases, give activated charcoal or Digiband. |
