A Patient with Atrial Fibrillation Has Been Started on Digoxin

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with atrial fibrillation has been started on digoxin (Lanoxin) ,and 1 week later a digoxin level is drawn.Which result is within the normal therapeutic levels for digoxin?

• A)0.1-0.6 ng/mL
• B)0.7-1.5 ng/mL
• C)2.0-2.5 ng/mL
• D)2.5-3.0 ng/mL

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