Which effect will the nurse expect when a patient is taking psyllium while on digoxin?
a. Decreased effectiveness of the laxative
b. Increased laxative effect
c. Increased absorption of the digoxin
d. Decreased absorption of the digoxin
ANS: D
Do not administer products containing psyllium (e.g., Metamucil) at the same time as salicylates, nitrofurantoin, or digoxin glycosides. The psyllium may inhibit absorption. Administer these medications at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after psyllium. Digoxin does not affect laxatives.
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