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Digoxin Flashcards

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Digoxin: Class

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Inotropic agent

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Digoxin: Action

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↑ Force of contraction, ↑ refractory period of AV node, ↑ total peripheral resistance

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Digoxin: Indications

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CHF, reentry SVT, ventricular control rate and A-flutter and A-Fib

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Digoxin: Contraindications

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V– fib, V–tach, digitalis toxicity, Hypersensitivity

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Digoxin: Adult dose

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Loading dose of 4-6mcg/kg over 5m, 2nd and 3rd dose boluses of 2-3mcg/kg at 4-8h intervals

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Digoxin: Special considerations

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Must be on EKG, WPW arrhythmia; may cause dysrhythmias, N/V, rashes

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