The client is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for the treatment of heart failure. Which assessment findings would indicate adverse effects of this medication?

Question

1. Anorexia and constipation
2. Tachycardia and hypotension
3. Anorexia and nausea
4. Blurred vision and tachycardia

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Anorexia can occur, but diarrhea is more likely than is constipation.
Rationale 2: Hypotension can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia.
Rationale 3: Anorexia and nausea are common adverse effects of digoxin (Lanoxin).
Rationale 4: Blurred vision can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia.
Global Rationale: Anorexia and nausea are common adverse effects of digoxin (Lanoxin). Anorexia can occur, but diarrhea is more likely than is constipation. Hypotension can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia. Blurred vision can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia.