A patient who has atrial fibrillation is taking digoxin. The nurse expects which medication to be given concurrently to treat this condition?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Inamrinone (Inocor)
c. Milrinone (Primacore)
d. Warfarin (Coumadin)
ANS: D
Digoxin is given for atrial fibrillation to restore a normal heart rhythm. To prevent thromboemboli, warfarin is given concurrently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic medication. Inamrinone and milrinone are inotropic agents that would be used instead of digoxin.
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