The client is being treated with Lanoxin. He is also being treated with quinidine. The nurse anticipates that the combination of the two drugs will result in a(n) _____ level
a. increased quinidine
b. decreased digoxin
c. increased digoxin
d. decreased quinidine
ANS: C
The combination of Lanoxin and quinidine will result in an increase in the level of digoxin.
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