Differentiate Between Digitalization and Maintenance in the Administration of Digoxin,and

question 7

Multiple Choice

Differentiate between digitalization and maintenance in the administration of digoxin,and select the correct statement related to the digitalization/maintenance process.

• A) Digitalization is similar to the process of administering a loading dose because both rapidly produce a therapeutic blood level of drug.
• B) Subsequent daily maintenance doses of digoxin are lower and adjusted to maintain a therapeutic level of the glycoside in the blood.
• C) During digitalization, digoxin is administered by either the PO or IV route of administration.
• D) All of these are correct.

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