Digoxin

Question 1

Digoxin - Class

Answer 1

• Cardiac glycoside
• Inotrope
• Antiarrhythmic

Question 2

Digoxin - Action

Answer 2

• Positive inotropic agent

- decreases conduction velocity through AV node

Question 3

Digoxin - Indication

Answer 3

• CHF
• Afib
• Aflutter

Question 4

Digoxin - Side Effect

Answer 4

• Arrhythmias
• anorexia/ABD cramps, N/V/D, Weakness
• Visual disturbances (halo effect or yellow/green vision)
• AMS (toxicity)