A nurse caring for a client with atrial fibrillation who is started on digoxin therapy is required to monitor plasma drug levels. The nurse would report which level to the primary health care provider?
A) 1.6 ng/mL
B) 1.8 ng/mL
C) 2.0 ng/mL
D) 2.2 ng/mL
Ans: D
Feedback:
A plasma digoxin level of more than 2 ng/mL would require the nurse to report to the primary health care provider; therefore, plasma digitalis levels of 2.2 ng/mL indicate digoxin toxicity. The therapeutic levels range from 0.5 to 2 ng/mL.
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