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1
Q

Digoxin is a

A

Cardiac glycoside

2
Q

Why is digoxin prescribed?

A

To treat heart failure and arrhythmia

3
Q

Always hold digoxin of the heart is less than

A

60

And 90 in infants

4
Q

What is the therapeutic blood range?

A

1-2 greater 2= toxic

5
Q

What are the 3 signs of digoxin toxicity?

A
  1. ) seeing yellow spots
  2. )nausea and vomiting
  3. ) abdominal pain
6
Q

How is digoxin toxicity treated ?

A

Dose will be lower but in severe cases give activated charcoal or digiband

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