A Patient Is Prescribed Digoxin

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed digoxin. Which screening will the provider order to monitor for potential adverse effects from this drug?

• A) Albumin
• B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
• C) Hepatic enzymes
• D) Serum electrolytes

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Definitions:

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-deferred savings account in Canada that allows individuals to save for retirement while potentially reducing their taxable income.

RRIF

Registered Retirement Income Fund, a tax-deferred retirement plan in Canada that an individual can use to generate income from the assets inside their Registered Retirement Savings Plan.

Compounded Annually

Interest calculated once a year on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on an investment or loan calculated and added to the principal balance monthly, where each month's interest calculation includes the previous month's interest.