Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 488 of 2368
A client has life-threatening digoxin toxicity. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the provider will order?
- Digoxin immune fab
- Protamine sulfate
- Vitamin K
- Idarucizumab
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Correct answer: Digoxin immune fab
Digoxin immune fab is the antidote for life-threatening digoxin toxicity. The other agents reverse other drugs.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Digoxin Immune Fab (DigiFab). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026