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NUR 1015 ATI Medication:Digoxin Template
- Course
- NUR 1015
- Institution
- Laboure College
This is a comprehensive and detailed ATI template on; Digoxin.
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: MedicationMEDICATION _______Digoxin______________ CATEGORY CLASS __Inotrope, Antiarrhythmic_______
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
Complications Medication Administration
Fatigue, headache, weakness, arrythmias, bradycardia, IV or orally
blurred vision, yellow or green halo around the objects,
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte imbalances with
acute digoxin toxicity.
Contraindications/Precautions
Hypersensitivity, uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias, AV
block, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, Nursing Interventions
constrictive pericarditis. Use cautiously in renal or hepatic
Assess apical pulse regularly for
impairment, electrolyte imbalance, myocardial infarction,
1 min. If less than 60 beats/min,
etc.
withhold dose and notify doctor.
Monitor signs and symptoms of
Interactions drug toxicity, ECG and blood
Loop diuretics, corticosteroids, excessive use of laxatives, beta blockers levels, and stay alert for
may cause addictive bradycardia. Quinidine, ritonavir, spironolactone hypocalcemia
may increase levels and lead to toxicity.
Client Education
Instruct patient not to stop drug
abruptly and take same time
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
daily. Teach patient how to
Decrease in severity of heart failure. recognize and report signs of
Increase in cardiac output. digoxin toxicity and do not take
Decrease in ventricular response in atrial tachyarrhythmias OTC drugs without providers
Termination of paroxysmal atrial tachycardia approval.
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