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| What is the action of Digoxin? |
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Definition
| Increase contractiliy and decrease conduction |
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| What is Digoxin used for? |
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Definition
| CHF, rapid heart rate, dysrhythmias (a fib) |
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| Bioavailability issues with Digoxin? |
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Definition
| excreted unchanged; capsule more bioavailable than tab |
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Definition
diuretics; increases risk of hypokalemia
Beta Blockers; decreased HR= brady
CCB- decrease HR- BRADY |
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| IV administration of Digoxin? |
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Definition
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Definition
antagonist of each other.
as digoxin goes up, potassium goes down |
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Definition
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| antidote to acute Digoxin toxicity? |
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Definition
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Term
| antidote to chronic Dig toxicity |
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Definition
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| How do you know if the drug is working? |
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Definition
| easier to breathe, no lung sounds from edema. |
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| diet for Digoxin patients? |
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Definition
| keep potassium consistent ; no dried foods. |
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