NURSING 162-Pharmacology ECPI University, Medical Careers Institute-|FINAL EXAM 2020|

NURSING 162-Pharmacology ECPI University, Medical Careers Institute-|FINAL EXAM 2020| NURSING 162-Pharmacology ECPI University, Medical Careers InstituteNURSING 162NURSINGPharmacologyECPIClients on digoxin need to have their digoxin level monitored. The nurse identifies the therapeutic range fordigoxin as which of the following? You selected: 0.1 to 0.9 ng/mL Incorrect Correct response: 0.8 to 2 ng/mL Explanation: Therapeutic digoxin levels are between 0.8 and 2 nanograms/mL. Plasma digoxin levels greater than 2 nanograms/mL are considered toxic. Reference: Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 44: Cardiotonic Agents, p. 738. Chapter 44: Cardiotonic Agents - Page 738 Question 2: A client experiences nausea and visual disturbances when taking digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse would anticipatethe client's digitalis level to be which of the following? You selected: 1.3 nanograms/mL Incorrect Correct response: 2.7 nanograms/mL Explanation: Therapeutic drug levels of digoxin are between 0.8 and 2 nanograms/ mL. Plasma digoxin levels greater than 2 nanograms/mL are considered toxic and the client may experience signs and ... (more)