Which of the following symptoms would lead the health care provider to assess the patient re-ceiving digoxin (Lanoxin) for evidence of toxicity?
a. Anorexia and nausea
b. Headache and abdominal cramping
c. Drowsiness and fatigue
d. Gynecomastia and disturbed color vision
ANS: A
The earliest signs of digoxin toxicity are anorexia, which may be overlooked, and nausea or diar-rhea.
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