A patient is receiving both digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). What adverse effect should the health care provider assess the patient for because of the possibility of drug interac-tion?
a. Heart failure
b. Arrhythmias
c. Hypervolemia
d. Hypovolemia
ANS: B
Loop diuretics used in conjunction with digoxin can lead to electrolyte disturbances that predis-pose the patient to hypokalemia-induced arrhythmias.
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