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What is Digoxin used to treat?• Heart Failure • Cardiogenic Shock • Anti-Arrhythmic (Atrial Fibrilaiton)
How does Digoxin function?• Inotropic Activity (Increases the force of the contraction = increased cardiac output)
• Negative Chronotropic Effect: lowers heart rate
• Negative Dromotropic Effect: Slows impulses sent through the AV
node, able to squeeze more blood
Therapeutic Range for Digoxin 0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL 1 / 4
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• >2 = Toxic
Signs of Digoxin Toxicity
Early Signs:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
Late Signs:
• Blurred Vision
• Yellow or Green Halos
Causes of Digoxin Toxicity Decreased Potassium 2 / 4
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Injured Kidneys
GFR decreased (rate shows how well the kidneys are filtering)
NTG (Nitroglycerin) are used to treat?• Angina • Acute Coronary Syndrome
Take up to 3 every 5 minuets
Side effects of NTG
(Think: The H's)
• Headache • Hypotension • Hot flushing of the face • Tingling/burning sensation (SL)
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Patient Teaching for NTG • Place SL under the tongue
• Keep in ordinal container
• Keep in a cool, dry place (light sensitive)
• Do not swallow or chew tablets
What is the antidote for Warfarin?Vitamin K
(Tip: Vitamin K -> Kills)
Nursing Considerations for Warfarin?
• DO NOT GIVE TO PREGNANT PATIENT
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