A client is prescribed furosemide and digoxin to manage their symptoms associated with heart failure. The nurse understands which of following is true when taking these medications together? Furosemide can cause a loss of potassium, creating a higher risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias Furosemide can cause an excess retention of potassium, creating a higher risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. Furosemide can promote loss of potassium and thereby decrease the risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. There is no concern for the concomitant use of these two medications.

A client is prescribed furosemide and digoxin to manage their symptoms associated with heart failure. The nurse understands which of following is true when taking these medications together? Furosemide can cause a loss of potassium, creating a higher risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias Furosemide can cause an excess retention of potassium, creating a higher risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. Furosemide can promote loss of potassium and thereby decrease the risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. There is no concern for the concomitant use of these two medications.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter25: Cardiovascular Drugs

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