Question

1. Mr. John Jones has been prescribed Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg for heart failure. You are developing a teaching plan for the patient taking this medication. Check all the apply in relation to taking Digoxin.

   		Monitor for bradycardia by checking the heart rate before taking this medication.
   		Digoxin increases the force of contraction of the heart muscle.
   		Sodium is an important electrolyte to monitor when taking digoxin.
   		Digoxin can be given in an extended-release form.
   		Symptoms of Digoxin toxicity include anorexia, muscle weakness and changes is pulse rate or rhythm.
   		Potassium intake is important when taking Digoxin.

Answer 1

In this case applied statements are:

Monitor for bradycardia by checking the heart rate before taking this medication.

Digoxin increases the force of contraction of the heart muscle.

Symptoms of Digoxin toxicity include anorexia, muscle weakness and changes is pulse rate or rhythm.