A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following imbalances will contraindicate the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypermagnesemia
D) Hypocalcemia
B
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Digoxin is contraindicated in patients with hypokalemia. Digoxin is not contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia, or hypocalcemia.
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