Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 1

Why is digoxin prescribed?

Answer 1

To treat heart failure and arrhythmias

Question 2

Digoxin is a ____ _____

Answer 2

Cardiac glycoside

Question 3

Always hold digoxin if the heart rate is less than____

Answer 3

60

Question 4

WHat is the therapeutic blood range

Answer 4

1-2 greater 2= toxic

Question 5

What are the signs of digoxin toxicity?

Answer 5

Seeing yellow spots, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Question 6

How is digoxin toxicity treated?

Answer 6

Dose will be lowered; in severe cases, give activated charcoal or Digiband.