A client with an overactive bladder has been prescribed solifenacin by the physician. The client is also taking digoxin for the treatment of a cardiac condition
The nurse should monitor the client for an increase in which of the following resulting from the interaction of these two drugs?
A) Increased neuromuscular blocking effect
B) Increased effectiveness of digoxin
C) Increased serum levels of digoxin
D) Increased effectiveness of solifenacin
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for increased serum levels of digoxin that occur due to the interaction of solifenacin and digoxin. Increased neuromuscular blocking is an effect of the interaction of aminoglycoside antibiotics with cholinergic drugs. Increased effectiveness of digoxin and solifenacin are not the effects associated with the interaction of solifenacin and digoxin.
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