Pharmacology · practice question
Before giving digoxin 0.125 mg PO, the nurse counts an apical pulse of 54/min in an adult client. What should the nurse do?
Multiple choiceEasy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Hold the dose and notify the provider
Why
Digoxin is usually held for an adult apical pulse under 60/min (per the order or agency policy). The nurse should also review potassium and digoxin levels and watch for toxicity (nausea, visual changes, dysrhythmias).
References
- A current nursing drug handbook (e.g. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses)
Test yourself on Pharmacology
A free test with instant, explained results. No account needed.
More Pharmacology questions
- A client receiving a continuous heparin infusion develops significant bleeding. Which medication should the nurse…
- The provider prescribes digoxin 0.25 mg PO. Available: 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse give?…
- A heparin infusion of 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W runs at 10 mL/hr. How many units per hour is the client receiving?…
- For each medication, choose the laboratory value that is the nurse's priority to monitor.
- A 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for continuous IV fluid therapy. Assessment data…
- A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for subcutaneous insulin therapy. Assessment data…