The Client Is Receiving Digoxin (Lanoxin)for a Dysrhythmia

question 17

Multiple Choice

The client is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) for a dysrhythmia.Why does the nurse expect medication levels in the blood to be monitored closely?

• A)Digoxin causes ventricular dysrhythmias.
• B)Excessive levels can produce serious dysrhythmias.
• C)Subtherapeutic levels are fatal.
• D)Interactions with other medications are common.

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Definitions:

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing, often experienced as a feeling of breathlessness.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of a dial, numeric display, or mercury column.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

is a device used to measure blood pressure, part of a sphygmomanometer, which includes a gauge to display the pressure reading.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of a cuff, a pump, and a meter to display pressure readings.