The client has been ordered to be treated with tetracycline. He is also being treated with digoxin. The nurse anticipates that, based on the interaction of the two drugs, the client will experience _____ effects of the _____
a. increased; digoxin
b. increased; tetracycline
c. decreased; digoxin
d. decreased; tetracycline
ANS: A
The combination of tetracycline along with digoxin may result in an increased effect of the digoxin.
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