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Can you take digoxin if pulse to high?
yes
Why do you take an apical pulse for people on digoxin?
You need to accurately check the heart rate. Digoxin can lower the heart rate to dangerous levels. You should not administer digoxin when pulse rate is already below 60.
What do you assess in an infant before giving digoxin?
The pulse,blood pressure. If its too low you can kill the baby.
When apical pulse is above 100 will you give digoxin?
yes
Can l give digoxin if pulse rate is above 130beats per minute?
yes as digoxin slows, steadies and strengthens the heart
Can you take Benadryl and digoxin together?
Can you take Benadryl if you are taking Digoxin
If a clients pulse rate is below 70 is it safe to give digoxin?
Yes
Which medication requires a pulse check?
Medications that can require a pulse check include digoxin, amiodarone, and beta-blockers like metoprolol. These medications can affect heart rate and rhythm, so healthcare providers may check the pulse to monitor for any potential irregularities.
What electrolytes should you check before giving digoxin?
Before giving digoxin, you should check the levels of potassium, magnesium, and calcium, as abnormalities in these electrolytes can affect the efficacy and safety of digoxin therapy. Potassium and magnesium levels are particularly important to monitor, as hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
Do you hold digoxin if your patient's apical pulse is below 52?
Really depends on your company/hospital policy but I hold dig when pulse is <50.
Is it safe to take digoxin and ibuprofen?
Aspirin, an NSAID, is contraindicated in the use with Digoxin due to the fact that it increases Digoxin levels in th blood and could lead to Digoxin Toxicity.
When would you withhold digoxin or linoxon?
The rule of thumb is 'Nausea'. When the patient feels like vomiting, he may be getting overdose of digoxin. Otherwise, there may be hypokalemia or low level of potassium. Most common cause for the same is no food intake or loose motion. If you continue to give digoxin, patient will go for vomiting. Natures way to get rid of digoxin. if you continue to give digoxin, you have serious side effects, like digoxin induced cardiac arrhythmias.
