Question

question 29 (1 point) ✓ saved before administering digoxin, the health care worker must check the apical pulse. digoxin should not be given if the pulse is not over: 40 bpm 50 bpm 60 bpm 70 bpm question 30 (1 point) ✓ saved which of the following information will not be found on a medication label? how the medication is to be given. the form of the drug. the dosage strength. pdr number

Explanation:

• Question 29: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It has a positive inotropic effect (increases myocardial contractility) and a negative chronotropic effect (slows heart rate). If the apical pulse is too slow (below 60 bpm in adults), giving digoxin can further slow the heart rate and cause bradycardia - related complications.
• Question 30: Medication labels typically include information about the route of administration (how the medication is to be given), the form of the drug (e.g., tablet, liquid), and the dosage strength. The PDR (Physicians' Desk Reference) number is not a standard piece of information on a medication label.

Answer:

• Question 29: 60 bpm
• Question 30: PDR number