Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 485 of 2368

The nurse is caring for a client who takes digoxin. Which set of findings should the nurse recognize as signs of digoxin toxicity?

  1. Tachycardia, constipation, and ringing in the ears
  2. Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, and visual halos
  3. Hypertension, polyuria, and muscle twitching
  4. Fever, productive cough, and a flat, red facial rash
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Correct answer: Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, and visual halos

Slow heart rate, GI upset, and halos are the classic signs of digoxin toxicity.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Digoxin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026