Which Condition Predisposes a Patient to Digitalis Toxicity

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which condition predisposes a patient to digitalis toxicity?

• A)Hypercalcemia and advanced age
• B)Hyperthyroidism and liver dysfunction
• C)Ventricular fibrillation and hyperkalemia
• D)Dysrhythmias and hypernatremia

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