The patient who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) and digoxin (Lanoxin) reports using an over-the-counter antacid for recurrent heartburn. The nurse would assess for which result?
1. Hyponatremia
2. Hypermagnesemia
3. Increased effectiveness of furosemide (Lanoxin)
4. Decreased effectiveness of digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Rationale 1: Hyponatremia does not result from an interaction with furosemide (Lasix).digoxin (Lanoxin), and antacids.
Rationale 2: Hypermagnesemia does not result from an interaction with furosemide (Lasix), digoxin (Lanoxin), and antacids.
Rationale 3: Use of furosemide (Lasix), digoxin (Lanoxin) and antacid does not increase the effectiveness of furosemide.
Rationale 4: Use of antacids may decrease the effectiveness of digoxin (Lanoxin).
Global Rationale: Use of antacids may decrease the effectiveness of digoxin (Lanoxin). Use of furosemide (Lasix), digoxin (Lanoxin) and antacid does not increase the effectiveness of furosemide. Hyponatremia and hypermagnesemia do not result from an interaction with furosemide (Lasix).digoxin (Lanoxin), and antacids.
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