Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacological Effects Quiz

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What is the primary organ responsible for the elimination of digoxin?

Kidney (correct)

Liver

Heart

Lung

Which type of arrhythmia may occur as a side effect of digoxin use?

Supraventricular tachycardia

First-degree heart block

Sinus tachycardia

Ventricular fibrillation (correct)

In the treatment of digoxin intoxication, what should be withheld?

Diuretics (correct)

Anticoagulants

Steroids

Antibiotics

What is the maintenance dose range for cats in terms of digoxin dosage?

0.001-0.002 mg/kg/12 h Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte disturbance is associated with increased digoxin effects on cardiac muscle?

Hypokalemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of administration for the loading dose of digoxin?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

Which organ diseases are mentioned as factors predisposing to digoxin toxicity?

Renal impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested action when monitoring a patient's plasma levels after the first dose of digoxin administration?

Decrease by 30% if level < 0.8 ng/mL Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the steroid-binding resin cholestyramine in treating digoxin overdose?

Binds to free digoxin in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested action when a patient presents with symptoms of digoxin intoxication?

Withhold further administration of digoxin Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacological Effects Quiz

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What is the primary organ responsible for the elimination of digoxin?

Which type of arrhythmia may occur as a side effect of digoxin use?

In the treatment of digoxin intoxication, what should be withheld?

What is the maintenance dose range for cats in terms of digoxin dosage?

Which electrolyte disturbance is associated with increased digoxin effects on cardiac muscle?

What is the primary route of administration for the loading dose of digoxin?

Which organ diseases are mentioned as factors predisposing to digoxin toxicity?

What is the suggested action when monitoring a patient's plasma levels after the first dose of digoxin administration?

What is the function of the steroid-binding resin cholestyramine in treating digoxin overdose?

What is the suggested action when a patient presents with symptoms of digoxin intoxication?

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