A Patient Who Has Atrial Fibrillation Is Taking Digoxin

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has atrial fibrillation is taking digoxin. The nurse expects which medication to be given concurrently to treat this condition?

• A) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
• B) Inamrinone (Inocor)
• C) Milrinone (Primacor)
• D) Warfarin (Coumadin)

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