The Client Is Being Treated with Digoxin

question 17

Multiple Choice

The client is being treated with digoxin. She tells the nurse that she frequently self-medicates her depression with St. John's wort. What is the nurse's highest priority instruction to the client?

• A) Take the St. John's wort; it will have no effect on the digoxin.
• B) Do not take St. John's wort; it will cause a toxic reaction to the digoxin.
• C) Do not take St. John's wort; it decreases the effectiveness of the digoxin.
• D) Take the St. John's wort; it will enhance the effect of the digoxin.

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Definitions:

Duration of Action

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