A client is receiving maintenance therapy with digoxin. The nurse understands that which form would be used? Select all that apply
A) Capsule
B) Injection
C) Ointment
D) Patch
E) Tablet
Ans: A, E
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Capsules and tablets are used for maintenance therapy, injections are used for rapid digitalization, and digoxin patches and ointment do not exist.
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